Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 25 Dec 2025,Thursday International
Israeli police detained a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas celebration in Haifa, forcibly dispersing the event and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor before later releasing them. Rights group Mossawa Centre alleged excessive force and said the raid lacked legal authority, while police claimed the Santa-clad man resisted arrest and assaulted an officer. Footage shows officers dragging him from the scene. The incident, set amid broader holiday tensions, drew criticism as Palestinians mark Christmas under ongoing restrictions and amid regional conflict.
