Police brutality

Police fire tear gas as French high school protests escalate nationwide over school conditions

The protests began in September in the deprived suburbs of Paris, before spreading nationwide, presenting a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government.

A masked student attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school.
FILE PHOTO: French high school students block the access to the Lycee Paul Eluard high school as they protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 30, 2026.

Teenager's hand blown off as French school protests enter third week

Far right protesters take part in a demonstration against the camp that has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 03, 2026.

Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots

People gather at the scene of the shooting death of a man by a Madison police officer, who police reported to be carrying a knife, on the city's near east side in Madison, Wisconsin July 22, 2026.

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force


Police beat, arrest PTSD victim for boarding bus with certified service dog

"This entire ordeal left me humiliated and powerless," Koby Levy said. "I hope changes are made so no one else has to go through what I endured."

Israel Police at the scene of an explosion in southern Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024.

Mass arrests: 116 people arrested at protests for a hostage release deal

Sunday and Monday, which saw some of the largest protests over the course of the week, also had the most arrests. Some 45 people were arrested on Sunday and 40 were arrested Monday. 

 Israelis protest and clash with police during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the Defense Ministry Headquarters in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2024.

Israel Police crumbling under responsibility of containing protests, protecting Israelis - analysis

One of the tools used to police protests is horses, and there have been a number of incidents in which this has led to the injury of protesters.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Protestor threatened by cop with rape of his mother recounts violent incident to 'Post'

Footage showed the officer saying to Alroey, “I won’t identify myself to you, you son of a b****.” The officer then told Alroey, “I am going to rape your mother.”

 Protester Itamar Alroey detained by police as one officer threatens sexual violence against his mother.

Caucus against police violence highlights failures of disciplinary bodies

MKs, protesters, and representatives of NGOs joined the caucus to share experiences of the violence they have met from Israel police.

 Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 outside of Bnei Brak, June 27, 2024.

Doctor's Union threatens strike following police violence against doctor at Kaplan protest

On Saturday night, Dr. Udi Beharev provided first aid to an injured woman at a demonstration while wearing a luminous doctor's vest recognized by the Israel Police but was still detained.

 Demonstrators clash with police during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, June 8, 2024.

Spike in complaints against Israel Police violence according to IDI study

According to the data, the average number of monthly police violence complaints increased by 45% in the first eight months of 2023 compared with the corresponding period in 2022.

 Demonstrators clash with police during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government near Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 11, 2024.

Urgent appeal to Attorney-General: 'Immediately deal with police violence against protesters'

They emphasized the increasing use of skunk water and stun grenades as "conduct that characterizes dictatorships."

 Police use a water cannon to disperse protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Police admits: 'Scream' system mistakenly employed against Tel Aviv protesters

Protests in Tel Aviv turned violent, with clashes, road blockages, and police using sound-wave systems by accident.

 Police clash with protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Police beatings of pro-Palestinian schoolchildren spark outrage in Italy

The videos showed the students, who appeared to be protesting peacefully, retreating under a hail of blows from law enforcers wearing helmets and full riot gear.

 Pro-Palestine demonstrators cross New Jersey Avenue near the U.S. Capitol, during a protest in Washington, U.S, December 17, 2023.