IDF says 2 soldiers lightly hurt in ultra-Orthodox protest, one draft dodger managed to escape

The IDF says that two soldiers were lightly injured when ultra-Orthodox protesters threw stones and sprayed teargas at a van transporting draft dodgers to a military prison.

“Two IDF soldiers were slightly injured as a result of the tear gas, received medical treatment at the scene, and no evacuation was required,” the IDF says.

Hundreds of Haredi protesters surrounded a van trying to take detainees to the Beit Lid military prison, blocking its route.

“While still in the course of the incident, one of the detainees managed to escape. After initial treatment and rescue, the vehicle continued on its way to the military prison,” the IDF says.

“The IDF views the incident seriously and condemns any action against IDF service members who seek to enforce the law. The IDF will continue to act in accordance with the law as required,” the military says.

עשרות חרדים השתוללו הערב ליד כלא 10 סמוך לכפר יונה, יידו אבנים והתיזו גז מדמיע לעבר רכב צבאי. שני שני חיילים ברכב נפצעו באורח קל.

האירוע החמור הזה, התרחש בזמן הבאת משתמטים לריצוי עונש מאסר בכלא 10 ליד צומת בית ליד, משתמטים חרדים שנשלחו למכבוש. אחד העצורים, נמלט מהרכב ונמלט… pic.twitter.com/9Id2GDH7gs

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