Haredi protesters reportedly prevented police from arresting a draft evader on Monday morning. A police officer at the scene was recorded telling protesters he came alone and had not brought patrol cars, according to Kan.
Haredi protesters blocked police from arresting a draft evader on Monday morning, according to a report by Kan. Footage shared by the broadcaster shows a police officer telling protesters, "I didn't even bring any patrol cars, I came alone."
The event is the latest in a series of similar confrontations over the past several weeks between Haredi demonstrators and law enforcement regarding the arrest of military draft evaders. As The Zioneer has reported, protests have at times turned violent, with clashes on highways and officers threatened.
The officer's remarks suggest police may have adopted a less confrontational approach following previous high-profile incidents, including an officer's suspension after kicking a protester. It remains unclear whether the draft evader was ultimately arrested or released.
3 developments
- StrongHundreds of Haredim block police in Ashdod to prevent arrest of draft deserter — who is not Haredi
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
- StrongHaredi protest organizers say they will block roads if convoys are disrupted
- DevelopingHaredi activists block Highway 4 in Ashdod, force police to release draft deserter
Source and signal
- Internal intake