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Thousands in Bnei Brak celebrate release of Haredi draft dodgers from prison

21 December 2025, 9:27 pm
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Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the release of Haredi draft dodgers from military prison in the streets of Bnei Brak.

According to the Ynet news site, 15 draft dodgers were freed today and joined the celebrations in the central Haredi city. Nineteen ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers remain behind bars, the site reports.

The IDF has increased its arrests of Haredi draft dodgers in recent months as part of an effort at enforcement following a High Court ruling, though most are ultimately released after a few weeks.

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