Dozens of Charedi protesters from the kehilla of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman demonstrated Sunday evening on Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak against the enforcement of mandatory military service. The protest follows the distribution of thousands of draft orders to yeshiva students starting today. Protesters blocked the intersection and clashed with police.
At one point, police declared the demonstration illegal before taking action to disperse the protest. Despite the warning, protesters escalated into violent behavior, shouting inflammatory remarks such as “Nazis” and other derogatory terms at police officers. Mounted police units were deployed to clear the roadway, and officers arrested one individual for disorderly conduct.
The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions in the area. Police urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
The Israel Police issued a statement saying: “The police will not tolerate public disturbances, obstruction of freedom of movement, or any behavior that endangers public safety.”
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7 Responses
Things are getting messy…. And we’re in middle of a war. Or am I incorrect and things are business as usual?
I see on the videos kids as little as 7 or 8 year old’s are laying down on the street in front of cars. It is a shame that their parents allow it and probably teach them that, and I think such parents should lose control for their children as these kids are like Palestinians who are taught from early childhood to hate Israeli soldiers and policeman who are actually literally are dying everyday to protect them and their selfish parents.
I thought Gedolei Yisreol proclaimed that these types of protests are unacceptable. Chillul niflah
These acts targeting the chareidi tzibbur are self destructive and counter productive
Wholly ill advised and ofcourse a lot worse
Were these the jackbooted police, usually on horseback, who are notorious for violently beating peaceful protesters (in that so-called “democracy”)?
Those charedim who are not currently learning should step up and volunteer instead of their sons and brothers who are learning. See Kiddushin 32 for an example of a son going instead of his father.
Since we believe in the Koach of Torah and tfillah why are they all protesting in the streets??? Go learn and daven…