Police arrest rabbi for 'inciting Palestinians' in East Jerusalem

Police arrest rabbi for 'inciting Palestinians' in East Jerusalem

By Meron Rapoport, Haaretz Correspondent

On Wednesday another spat occurred between the local residents and settlers on behalf of Elad, and the police detained Ascherman for questioning. The police requested that Ascherman promise to stay away from Silwan for 15 days and upon his refusal to oblige, he was arrested and will be brought in front of a judge Friday for his remand to be extended. Ascherman's attorney on Thursday said the investigator had accused her client, a well-known human rights' activist, of encouraging Palestinians to oppose police forces, and also of preventing the evacuation of a wounded settler to hospital. The attorney further stated that Ascherman adamantly denies the allegations. "This is a ridiculous arrest," his attorney said. "In the past, the court has refused to adhere to police demands for issuing restraining orders against Israeli activists in Silwan."

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