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2 senior IDF officers attacked in Bnei Brak by Haredi rioters, who call them ‘murderers’

16 July 2024, 10:05 am 6 Edit
Screen capture from a video on social media showing an attack on two senior IDF officers by Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak, July 15, 2024. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Screen capture from a video on social media showing an attack on two senior IDF officers by Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak, July 15, 2024. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox rioters attacked two senior Israel Defense Forces officers in Bnei Brak last night, Hebrew media reports.

Maj. Gen. David Zini, head of the Training Command and General Staff Corps, and Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb, head of the Personnel Directorate’s Planning and Personnel Management Division, were in the majority-Haredi city for a meeting over the establishment of a Haredi brigade in the army amid discussions over the formulation of a controversial draft exemption law for the ultra-Orthodox community.

The officers held discussions in the Tel Aviv suburb with Rabbi David Leybel, a proponent of programs that support members of the ultra-Orthodox community entering the workforce.

According to the Walla news site, the rioters surrounded the two officers as they left the meeting.

The crowd shouted derogatory statement such as “murderer” at the officers and would not let them leave.

The Kan public broadcaster says bottles and other objects were thrown at the officers’ vehicle.

The outlet says the two were eventually escorted from the area by police.

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