Chaos in Modiin as Military Police Arrest Attempt Sparks Building Siege
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Military Police operation to arrest a deserter in Modiin turned chaotic.
- Soldiers and the deserter were reportedly trapped inside a building.
- Demonstrators gathered outside, allegedly using pepper spray on soldiers.
- Large police forces were deployed to the scene to restore order.
- No information on arrests or casualties was immediately available.
A routine operation by the Military Police to arrest a deserter in Modiin escalated into chaos overnight, with soldiers and the deserter reportedly trapped inside a building. Demonstrators gathered outside the building, allegedly spraying pepper spray at soldiers. Large numbers of police forces were dispatched to the scene to extricate the Military Police soldiers and restore order.
The incident began during the Military Police's attempt to apprehend the deserter. The ensuing disturbance prompted the deployment of police officers from the Modiin station and additional forces. Reports from the scene indicated that Military Police soldiers were besieged within the building along with the deserter, while protesters congregated outside. The situation intensified as pepper spray was reportedly used against soldiers, and dozens of Haredi individuals were seen heading towards the location, with further police reinforcements arriving.
As of the latest reports, there was no information regarding arrests made during the disturbance or any casualties. Police forces remained active at the scene, with further details expected to be released.
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