Dozens of Kfar Yona residents held a counter-protest outside Prison 10 on Thursday evening, some in minimal clothing with signs reading 'We will die and not dress', mocking ultra-Orthodox draft opponents gathered at the military prison, according to reports from the scene.
A counter-protest organized by Kfar Yona residents outside Prison 10 on Thursday evening took aim at ultra-Orthodox demonstrators opposing military conscription, with participants wearing minimal clothing and carrying signs reading 'We will die and not dress' — a parody of the Haredi slogan 'we will die and not enlist'. The protest unfolded as the military prison continues to hold draft evaders arrested in recent weeks, drawing recurring rallies. Earlier this week, police blocked the Kfar Yona entrance to prevent a Haredi vehicle convoy from reaching the facility. Thursday's counter-demonstration, as reported on the scene, appeared to be a localized reaction by secular residents to the ongoing presence of Haredi protesters near their city. No clashes or arrests have been reported. The protest remains contained to the immediate area outside the prison.
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