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Israeli police stop Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah's car for reckless driving Israeli police stop Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah's car for reckless driving
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Israeli police say they briefly pulled over the Palestinian prime minister's convoy for reckless driving in the West Bank, sparking a diplomatic spat.Israeli police say they briefly pulled over the Palestinian prime minister's convoy for reckless driving in the West Bank, sparking a diplomatic spat.
While the Israelis say they quickly allowed the convoy to pass, the Palestinians say the incident was a violation of their rights. While the Israelis say they quickly allowed the convoy to pass on Tuesday, the Palestinians say the incident was a violation of their rights.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said Rami Hamdallah's car and another vehicle were stopped on Tuesday for speeding and "overtaking every vehicle in a dangerous way". Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said Rami Hamdallah's car and another vehicle were stopped for speeding and "overtaking every vehicle in a dangerous way".
Rosenfeld added that after identifying Hamdallah, police immediately allowed the cars to continue on. However, the two drivers face police questioning.Rosenfeld added that after identifying Hamdallah, police immediately allowed the cars to continue on. However, the two drivers face police questioning.
Ehab Bseiso, a spokesman for Hamdallah, said the incident "shines a light on the many violations committed against Palestinians every day".Ehab Bseiso, a spokesman for Hamdallah, said the incident "shines a light on the many violations committed against Palestinians every day".
The Palestinians have autonomy in parts of the West Bank, though Tuesday's incident occurred in an area under Israeli control.The Palestinians have autonomy in parts of the West Bank, though Tuesday's incident occurred in an area under Israeli control.
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