Another religious conflict took place in Jerusalem. Christians reported being attacked by radicals again RIA News.
The incident investigated by the police took place in the Old Town. According to journalists, a small group of Christians was walking through the church courtyard, carrying a wooden cross on their shoulders, and a procession of ultra-Orthodox Jews was advancing towards them.
The publication said that at one point some Orthodox Christians began spitting at the feet of Christians pressed against the wall. At the same time, the special police unit soldiers working nearby did not react to what happened or even comment.
The culprits were still detained after the video of the incident went viral. Four Orthodox Christians were punished for hooliganism. And one was charged with assault; His spit hit a pilgrim’s face.
Later, Israeli police announced the formation of a special investigation team to combat signs of hatred in the Old City. It was also decided to strengthen covert operational activities with the aim of immediately detecting and suppressing any signs of religious intolerance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for the actions of Orthodox Jews. He emphasized that aggressive behavior towards believers is blasphemous and unacceptable, transmits TASS.
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