Police officers were filmed beating extremist Haredi protesters with batons in Beit Shemesh during a protest against an academic fair for ultra-Orthodox students. Police Commissioner Daniel Levy has ordered an investigation into the incident, stating that it goes against the values of the Israel Police. Yesh Atid MK Karine Elharrar has called for an investigation into the police violence, stating that it is prohibited in a democratic country. Beit Shemesh has seen numerous demonstrations and instances of violence in recent years.