Israel Police

Thousands of protesters bring traffic to a halt across Jerusalem, on Highway 4 • Demonstrators disrupt Shas election campaign conference in Modi'in Illit • Rioters attack light rail construction

According to the indictment, Cassif had attempted to drive towards the protest, but was prevented from doing so by police.

The initial incident had occured on September 18, when police received a report that a fire had been started near the settlement of Homesh.

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Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas, who also serves as chairman of the Local Authorities Federation, called on the police and the military to review their conduct.

The NSC issued several advisories, including to "avoid posting advance information on social media regarding travel or movements abroad."

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv described the attack as racist violence and called on police to bring those responsible to justice.

Footage of the scene shared by Israeli media showed numerous haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men protesting and clashing with police officers.

Police found that the vehicle was registered to Boaz Assayag, one of Netanyahu's drivers, who had previously testified in the prime minister's corruption trial.

While operating in Mea She’arim, a group of rioters began throwing stones and other objects at the officers, who were then arrested.