Killing of autistic man by Israeli police draws George Floyd parallels

Both Floyd and Hallak were from communities that often complain of police brutality and racism.

Iyad al-Hallak's grave, his death sparked mass protests over what some say is police brutality

Iyad al-Hallak's grave, his death sparked mass protests over what some say is police brutality

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/ MAARIV)

ByREUTERS

JUNE 18, 2020 16:13

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