IDF: Illegal protest at Beit Lid base ends; Military Police remove all protesters

The IDF confirmed that the illegal protest outside the Beit Lid military base (Prison 10) has ended. Protesters acted violently and entered the military area, prompting Military Police to remove all individuals from the compound. The incident is now under control.

The IDF Spokesperson confirmed early Thursday morning that the illegal protest outside the Beit Lid military base (Prison 10) has ended. According to the statement, protesters acted violently and entered the military area, leading Military Police to remove all individuals from the compound. The incident is now under control.

The confirmation follows a series of reports from The Zioneer on Wednesday evening. At 18:53 Jerusalem, the desk reported that yeshiva students and rabbis were protesting outside the prison. Within minutes, reports indicated that protesters had breached the perimeter, and the IDF stated that Military Police had cleared the compound. At 00:01 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that hundreds of radical protesters had breached the base. The current update provides official closure. Protesters had claimed that the detainee, a Haredi man, came to the recruitment office seeking an exemption from mandatory service, a claim that has not been officially confirmed.

The protest is part of a broader wave of ultra-Orthodox demonstrations against military draft enforcement. As The Zioneer reported on June 17, extremist Haredim protested outside the base; on June 22, activists blocked the entrance; and on June 24, protest convoys arrived at the prison. The arrest of the draft evader at the center of the protest has drawn significant attention.

The compound has been fully cleared and order restored. The status of the arrested individual remains with military authorities, and it is unclear whether further protests are planned.

10 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 00:12 · 9 JulLatest

   Protest has ended and all individuals removed from the compound.

2. 00:01 · 9 Jul

   IDF confirms Military Police cleared the compound and restored order.

3. 23:51 · 8 Jul

   Protest occurred at Beit Lid base over arrest of draft evader.

• Strong17:35 · 17 JunExtremist Haredim protest outside Beit Lid military base against draft-evader arrests
• Strong19:11 · 24 JunHaredi protest convoys begin arriving at Prison 10 in Beit Lid
• Developing09:56 · 22 JunExtremist Haredi activists block entrance to Beit Lid military prison
• Developing21:57 · 14 JunPolice declare Haredi protest illegal, move to disperse rioters

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