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.
2 developments
- StrongPolice hand over 19 Haredi draft dodgers to military police in Tel Aviv
- DevelopingPolice release detainee from Haredi protest as crowd celebrates
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
- StrongHundreds of Haredim block police in Ashdod to prevent arrest of draft deserter — who is not Haredi
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