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Threatened with weapons and attacked: 5 border police officers were charged with robbing Palestinians at a crossing in the south
According to the indictment, the police officers took advantage of their status, uniforms and authority, and robbed the money of the Shabbat in a guise of physical search, while using severe violence against them. Defendants even refrained from reporting the incidents. Defense attorney for one of the officers: "Denies the charges and claims he did not take part in the robberies." Border Police: The police will be dismissed
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Yanir Yagana and Daniel Dolev
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 12:23An indictment was filed today (Thursday) against five Border Police officers for violent and property offenses they committed against Palestinians while in the course of their duties. For the commission of a crime, aggravated assault, helpless abuse, destruction of evidence and other offenses.
According to the indictment, filed by Adv. , While exercising their status and powers. Sometimes the victims were even threatened with weapons and beaten, assuming that they were illegal residents who would not turn to the authorities.