Hundreds of Haredi protesters marched through Jerusalem on Thursday evening in support of detainees arrested in connection with the disturbance at the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg, chanting 'we will not serve in the enemy army,' Israeli media report.
Hundreds of Haredi protesters marched through Jerusalem on Thursday evening, chanting "We will not serve in the enemy army," in a show of support for detainees arrested in connection with the disturbance at the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg. The chanting is the latest development in a day of demonstrations centered on the Solberg affair.
Earlier on Thursday, at 17:26 Jerusalem, a convoy of dozens of vehicles from Beit Shemesh arrived in Jerusalem, carrying released detainees dressed in Shabbat clothes who were paraded on trucks as the crowd danced around them, according to journalist Eli Hirschman (N12). The convoy was organized in support of 63 suspects who were detained following the disturbance at Justice Solberg's home two weeks ago, which authorities described as a criminal riot. Some participants in the convoy were also arrested and jailed, Hirschman reported. The Zioneer reported earlier that indictments were expected against four suspects in the case.
The protests are part of a broader wave of demonstrations by extremist Haredi factions opposed to military conscription. As The Zioneer has reported, similar protests have included a blockade in Ashdod, demonstrations outside the Beit Lid military base, and a mobilization by the Jerusalem Faction to block the arrest of a draft evader. The disturbance at Justice Solberg's home was characterized by authorities as a serious criminal event with intent to intimidate a public official, according to material reviewed by The Zioneer.
The full scale of Thursday evening's march remains unclear, including the exact number of participants and whether any arrests were made. The protest underscores the ongoing friction between Israeli authorities and Haredi groups that reject cooperation with the IDF.
8 developments
- StrongThree soldiers attacked near Justice Solberg's home in Jerusalem, flee unharmed
- StrongHaredi protesters block Jerusalem light rail, clash with civilians as Sephardic rally begins
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
- DevelopingHaredi protests spread to multiple cities after draft dodger arrests
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