Israel’s attorney general told police to probe an Arab legislator for allegedly making inciting remarks against police. Knesset member Mohammed Barakah is suspected of inciting Arabs to attack police during demonstrations in northern Israel over illegal construction. Barakah said he is not concerned about the investigation and will cooperate.
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