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

An Israeli police officer accused of throwing a stun grenade at demonstrators may not be promoted, the Jerusalem District Court ruled on Thursday.

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