Ultra-Orthodox protesters try and free detained draft dodgers being transported to military prison

17 September 2025, 10:17 pm

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Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters try and storm a van carrying detained Haredi draft dodgers at the entrance to the military prison in Beit Lid, sparking clashes with guards.

Video from the scene shows the demonstrators surrounding the van and shouting “Nazis” at the military guards and police who try to keep them away.

A statement from the protesters accuses police of using unnecessary violence to disperse the demonstrators.

Hebrew media reports say two people are lightly wounded and treated at the scene.

הפלג: ״טנדר עם 20 עריקים חרדים הגיע לשערי הכלא. המוחים מקהילות החסידים מנסים לשחרר אותם. עימותים במקום״ pic.twitter.com/q8r6Ni5C7B

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