Violent Assault on Journalist in East Jerusalem Sparks Suspension of Israeli Border Police Officers

A journalist with the Turkish Anadolu Agency was beaten by Israeli Border Police officers in east Jerusalem, prompting condemnation from the Israel Press Council. In a video of the incident, the officers can be seen pushing the journalist before one of them throws him to the ground and repeatedly kicks him in the head. The police claimed that the journalist was interfering with their operations, but journalists present at the scene disputed this. The two officers involved have been suspended pending an investigation. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed support for the officer and referred to the journalist as a "Hamas-supporter," drawing further criticism.