Police Used a Water Cannon to Disperse Demonstrators in Jerusalem

What Happened

According to the police statement, protest participants intermittently blocked traffic routes and attempted to cause damage. Jerusalem District police officers, officers from the Special Patrol Unit (Yasam), and Border Police (Magav) officers took part in the operation.

Why the Police Used Force

According to the police, before the dispersal, an officer declared that this was an unlawful disturbance of the peace and ordered the demonstrators to disperse. Law enforcement forces then used physical force, a water cannon, and additional dispersal measures, and continued taking action to restore order.

Which Details Are Not Included in the Report

The source does not identify the protest participants or specify the reason for the protest. It also does not report any arrests, injuries, or damage caused. The publication contains no judicial decision, case number, or specific statutory basis for the use of the dispersal measures.

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