Seven Haredi men who deserted their IDF units were released from military prison today, according to footage and reporting by Eli Hirshman. The organization Noten Gav, affiliated with the Jerusalemite faction of the Haredi community, organized a red-carpet reception outside the prison with music.
Seven Haredi soldiers who deserted their units were released this afternoon from Israel's military prison after serving brief sentences, according to footage published by Eli Hirshman. The organization Noten Gav, linked to the extremist Jerusalemite faction of the Haredi community, organized a festive reception outside the prison gates, rolling out a red carpet and playing music. The event marks the latest flashpoint in an ongoing series of confrontations between Haredi protesters and Israeli security forces over military conscription of ultra-Orthodox men. As The Zioneer reported over recent days, Haredi protests over draft evader arrests have spread to multiple cities, with demonstrators blocking traffic and clashing with police. Police have arrested dozens of deserters in proactive operations, and senior police officials have urged a halt to such arrests to de-escalate tensions. The status of the seven men — whether they completed their full sentences or were granted early release — has not been confirmed.
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