Haredi Protesters Block Roads Outside IDF Recruitment Center
Dozens of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters demonstrated Monday morning outside the IDF's Tel HaShomer recruitment center in Ramat Gan, protesting a scheduled draft day for hundreds of Haredi men. The protesters had arrived overnight, spending the night at the base's entrance with mattresses and sleeping gear in an effort to disrupt the recruitment process for Haredi soldiers slated for specialized programs.
As dawn broke, the situation escalated with protesters attempting to block access roads to the camp and recruitment center, aiming to prevent the draft from proceeding. The demonstrators gathered in the area, causing traffic congestion and friction around the base as they tried to impede vehicles and the arrival of new recruits.
The IDF is preparing to enlist hundreds of Haredi combat support recruits today for the "Ma'alot Tzur" and "Yoav Project" tracks within the Technology and Logistics Directorate. One protester was arrested during the demonstrations.
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