A sign posted at the entrance to the ultra-Orthodox city of Modiin Illit declares that Israeli police and Military Police are prohibited from entering the city, according to an unverified report circulating on social media. The sign's origin and official standing remain unclear.
A social media post circulating this morning shows a sign at the entrance to Modiin Illit, a large ultra-Orthodox city in the West Bank / Judea and Samaria, bearing the words: 'Entry is forbidden' to both the Israel Police and the Military Police. The image was shared via the source known for reporting on tensions between certain Haredi communities and law enforcement.
The sign's provenance is unverified — it could be a genuine municipal or communal directive, a provocative statement by individuals, or a forged image. No official statement from the Modiin Illit municipality, the Israel Police, or the IDF has been issued.
The report comes amid periodic friction between segments of the ultra-Orthodox public and security forces over issues such as draft enforcement and public order. As The Zioneer has reported in unrelated contexts, such tensions occasionally surface in local gestures or signage. The authenticity and authority behind this specific sign remain unclear, and the claim is treated as unconfirmed until corroborated by official sources.
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