Israeli police pull over Palestinian prime minister's convoy in West Bank for speeding

Published January 08, 2015

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 police say they quickly allowed the convoy to pass, the Palestinians say the incident was a violation of their rights.

Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says Rami Hamdallah's car and another vehicle were stopped Tuesday for speeding and "overtaking every vehicle in a dangerous way."

Rosenfeld says after identifying Hamdallah, police immediately allowed the cars to continue on. However, the two drivers face police questioning.

Ehab Bseiso, a spokesman for Hamdallah, says 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.

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