Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) individuals are enlisting in the IDF's combat support tracks, according to a ynet report. Extremist protesters are demonstrating near the Tel Hashomer induction base against the enlistment.
The extremist Haredi protest outside the Bakum recruitment bureau at Tel Hashomer, which began at noon Wednesday, is specifically targeting the new combat support enlistment tracks, according to Channel 12 Haredi affairs correspondent Eli Hirshman. The protest follows the Eda Haredit court's call for a demonstration at noon, as The Zioneer reported earlier.
The Zioneer's coverage of the day began at 09:12 Jerusalem, when it reported that the Haredi recruitment day for combat support roles was underway, and that the Eda Haredit court had called for a noon protest. At noon, the protest began, as previously reported. The current update confirms that the protesters are focusing on the combat support tracks.
The Haredi enlistment debate is a long-standing societal issue in Israel. The Eda Haredit is an extremist sect that opposes any form of military service, viewing it as a threat to their religious way of life. The combat support roles are a new track aimed at integrating Haredim into the IDF.
The number of enlistees and protesters, as well as any police response, have not yet been reported. The situation remains developing.
5 developments
- StrongExtremist Haredim protest outside Beit Lid military base against draft-evader arrests
- StrongPolice: Haredim rioting near Jerusalem IDF recruitment office
- DevelopingSenior Israeli police officers urge halting proactive arrests of Haredi draft evaders
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
Source and signal
- Internal intake