Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Protest, Prevent IDF Deserter's Arrest in Modi'in
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- Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked the arrest of an IDF deserter in Modi'in.
- Protesters clashed with military police for hours.
- The security forces released the deserter due to the unrest.
- The incident led to widespread celebrations among the protesters.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters surrounded security forces in Modi'in, preventing the arrest of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deserter. The incident began Tuesday night when military police attempted to apprehend the deserter at an apartment building. News of the operation spread quickly, drawing hundreds of yeshiva students and married men (avreichim) to the scene.
The protesters attempted to physically block the arrest, trying to enter the building and the specific apartment where the deserter was located. They engaged in confrontations with police for several hours, creating significant unrest. The large crowd surrounded the building, exerting heavy pressure on the security forces.
Ultimately, due to the escalating riots and concerns about further inflaming the situation, the military police decided to release the deserter. This decision was made in exchange for the protesters ceasing their disruptive actions and restoring calm to the area. Following the deserter's release, the protesters erupted in celebration.
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