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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox civilians stone bus carrying IDF Kfir Brigade soldiers in Jerusalem
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“Israeli civilians” attacked and threw stones at a bus carrying IDF trainees and commanders from the Kfir Brigade in Jerusalem, the military says, without identifying the attackers.
According to the IDF, the bus was forced to stop after civilians gathered around it, prompting commanders to disembark and secure the vehicle until police arrived. Officers dispersed the demonstrators and allowed the bus to continue on its way. No injuries are reported.
The military says it “strongly condemns any violence against its soldiers.”
Footage circulating online shows a crowd of ultra-Orthodox men surrounding the bus and engaging in verbal confrontations with soldiers.
Earlier today, Ynet reported that a riot broke out in Jerusalem, in which ultra-Orthodox demonstrators injured 10 police officers, threw stones and overturned a police vehicle.
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