Police are investigating the arrest of women who distributed leaflets calling for the release of synagogue hostages.

Police on Saturday launched an investigation into the case of three women who posted leaflets in a Knesset member's synagogue calling for the release of hostages in Gaza. Police were investigating the actions of the arresting officers after reports of misbehavior.

Following public outrage, protesters followed the MP, chanting accusations against him. Edelstein did not comment on the situation. The women detained for posting the leaflets were charged, which were later changed.

The women's lawyer denied the charges, saying the arrests were politically motivated. The hostage forum expressed support for the women and criticism of the authorities' actions. The arrests followed the detention of another woman over an incident with the security minister.