Ex-Israel Police officer gets 7 years in jail for rape at gunpoint

The Beersheba District Court sentenced former Israel Police officer Uriel Avitan, who was convicted of holding a woman at gunpoint and raping her.

Israel Police officers are seen at the Carmel market in Tel Aviv, on March 28, 2022.

Israel Police officers are seen at the Carmel market in Tel Aviv, on March 28, 2022.

(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)

ByMAARIV ONLINE

JUNE 26, 2023 18:59

Updated: JUNE 26, 2023 19:02

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