Protest organizers in ultra-Orthodox community issue threat to 'block the center of the country'

The Committee to Save the Torah, a protest group in the ultra-Orthodox community, warned it will block the center of the country, mimicking the IDF Spokesperson's style. In a statement it said: 'The country will burn.' The threat echoes past protest tactics over draft exemptions and other policy disputes.

5 developments

1. 15:52 · 10 JunLatest

   Protest group warns 'the country will burn' and threatens central Israel blockades

2. 15:10 · 10 Jun

   Warning mimics IDF evacuation notices; organizers identified as Ultra-Orthodox faction

3. 15:05 · 10 Jun

   Faction issues specific evacuation notice for drivers on identified routes

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