The Tel Aviv District Commander, Haim Sargroff, said in a statement from the scene of the riot in Bnei Brak: “We will analyze the security camera footage and reach those responsible within the next few hours. We are not afraid of anyone. Police officers were attacked here, stones were thrown, and trash bins were set on fire."
The Police Commissioner arrived at the scene and said, "Anyone who overturns police vehicles and attacks female soldiers has a problem with me."