Protesters succeeded in breaking into the Military Police base in Beit Lid inside Sde Teiman and are attempting to reach the military prison on-site.
In response, New Hope-United Right Chairman Gideon Sa’ar posted on X, formerly Twitter, “The anarchy must stop. Immediately.”
האנרכיה חייבת להעצר. מיד.
— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) July 29, 2024
Additionally, Labor party member Gilad Kariv also wrote on X, “Protesters breaking into military courts. This evening could end with casualties. No less than that.”
המפגינים פרצו לתוך הבסיס ולתוך מבנה בית הדין. חיילים עם מגנים נשלחו להדוף אותם pic.twitter.com/x0mMEBMXKe
— Bar Peleg (@bar_peleg) July 29, 2024
“We are at a dramatic moment that could quickly escalate into bloody riots. Do not take this matter lightly,” he further added.
According to later reports, the police begun dispersing the protesters using tear gas and water hoses.
Some protesters were still trying to enter after being removed from the area, attempting to get in through a vehicle entrance after failing to breach the family visitation area.
The protesters have started a fire on the nearby road.
‘Not allow attacks and threats to security forces’
Following the events at Beit Lid, the police announced: “The police dispersed within minutes a number of protesters who broke into the legal campus at Beit Leed. In response to publications and videos circulating online, we clarify that several civilians breached the legal campus at Beit Lid and entered the building’s area.
“With many police forces deployed at the site, assisted by soldiers stationed there, they were dispersed within minutes beyond the area. We are working decisively alongside negotiations with the soldiers to calm the situation, but we will not allow attacks or risks to security forces. Any other publication is incorrect and misleading to the public.”
However, despite police claims to have successfully dispersed the protesters, Ynet reported they are still inside, attempting to breach the court house gates.
This is a developing story.
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