US EditionIsrael Police Officer Who Threw Stun Grenade at Protesters Cannot Be Promoted, Court Rules
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Israel Police officer who threw stun grenade at protesters cannot be promoted, court rules
The ruling bars Superintendent Meir Suissa, who came under public fire for using violence against protesters, from being appointed as commander of the south Tel Aviv precinct, despite his promotion by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
The court's decision follows a petition against the intention of the Minister of National Security and the Commissioner to promote Lt. Col. Meir Suissa. Criminal proceedings are underway against Suissa for throwing stun grenades at protesters in Kaplan. The judge ruled that the appointment was made in violation of police guidelines.
Judge Nimrod Flex accepted the public petition and ordered the cancellation of the promotion and appointment of the senior officer to the Tel Aviv South station. Ben Gvir and the three commissioners – the outgoing, the deputy, and the incoming – did not oppose the petition, which led to its acceptance without a hearing.
The officer, who was accused of throwing stun grenades at protesters against the legal revolution and who became the minister's candidate for commander of the South Tel Aviv police station, will not be appointed to the position. In addition, he will remain at the rank of superintendent - even though the minister has already granted him the ranks.
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