Haredi protesters blocked the main road outside the Tel Hashomer IDF induction base, according to journalist Eli Hirshman (N12), protesting against ultra-Orthodox men who enlisted today. The demonstration escalates earlier protests this morning as Haredi enlistment in combat support roles continues.
At 12:48 Jerusalem, protesters have blocked the main road outside the Tel Hashomer IDF induction center, according to journalist Eli Hirshman (N12). This escalation follows earlier protests at the same location and in Jerusalem, as Haredi enlistment in combat support roles continues.
At 09:12 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported on the scheduled Haredi recruitment day and the Eda Haredit's call for a noon protest outside the Bakum recruitment bureau. By 12:10, extremist protesters were demonstrating near the Tel Hashomer base, specifically targeting the new enlistment tracks, as The Zioneer reported. At 12:16, separate Haredi protesters arrived at the Jerusalem recruitment office. The current blockade marks the most aggressive action in the day's events.
The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of Haredi protests against military draft enforcement, including blockades at Beit Lid military prison, the IDF Central Command base in Jerusalem, and a bus carrying soldiers near Jerusalem. These demonstrations are part of a broader campaign by extremist Haredi factions against the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men.
It is not yet clear whether police have arrived at the scene or if any arrests have been made. The duration of the road blockade and its impact on the induction center's operations are also unconfirmed.
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