In June, demonstrators in Efrat protested against the decision to allow the entrance of Arab workers to their communities. Demonstrators protested twice in Emanuel; please click here and here.
Honenu Atty. Shimshilashvili; Photo credit: Honenu
Sunday, July 28, 2024, 15:21 This morning, dozens of Yehuda and Shomron residents protested against the entrance of Arab workers to the community of Bruchin in the Shomron. Three protesters were detained and taken to the Ariel Police Station. Honenu Attorney Daniel Shimshilashvili provided the detainees with legal counsel. They were released after interrogation.
Honenu Attorney Daniel Shimshilashvili: “These groundless detentions should not have taken place, particularly since there have been many examples recently where violent demonstrators who commit violence against and throw lit torches at police officers were released within a short time. The protesters at Bruchin wanted to support the State and highlight the foolishness regarding the potential dangers of bringing Arab workers into Jewish communities. Instead of the police authorities supporting this position they silenced protesters who were expressing a legitimate fear. They detained protesters, treating them as criminals, even though they had not violated any law. The police treat protesting Yehuda and Shomron residents with an iron fist, but anarchists protesting and causing disturbances on Kaplan Street are treated with kid gloves. This discrimination must stop. We will act with all available means to that end.”