Haredi Draft Dodger Escapes Arrest After Mob Confronts Military Police in Modiin
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
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- Hundreds of protesters prevented the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger in Modiin.
- The mob clashed with military police, who ultimately left without making the arrest.
- The draft dodger was later celebrated by the crowd after the failed apprehension.
- Israeli politicians across the spectrum condemned the incident and its implications for national service.
- The event has become a focal point in the ongoing political debate over military conscription.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Modiin-Maccabim-Re'ut overnight between Monday and Tuesday to prevent the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger, according to a report by "Tzeva Shachor." The crowd reportedly broke into the building and the dodger's apartment, leading to confrontations with military police. The police ultimately left without making the arrest. Following the failed apprehension, the draft dodger emerged and was carried on a car roof in a celebratory manner, with one protester seen giving him sweets.
Political figures reacted strongly to the incident. Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of "Yashar," stated that the events were part of a dangerous worldview seeking to normalize draft evasion and stigmatize those who serve the country. He vowed to pass a "real conscription law" in the next government to strengthen the IDF and end the current reality of selective service.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Chairman of "The Together," called the incident a "disaster" and a result of the "Netanyahu-Der'i-Smotrich legacy." He argued that extremist rioters negotiating with law enforcement was unacceptable and promised that his government would ensure those who do not serve would not receive state funding.
Yair Golan, Chairman of the Democrats, declared that the "Netanyahu government has become a tangible danger to Israel's security." He criticized the Haredi "militias" for overpowering the police and enabling draft evasion, which he linked to anarchy and a disregard for the law. Golan pledged to end the funding of draft evasion and enforce conscription for all.
Avigdor Lieberman, Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, condemned the actions of "Netanyahu's partners," who he said attacked soldiers and police and freed the draft dodger amidst shouts of "Nazis." He described the scene as "unbearable," comparing the need for heavy police escort for soldiers to operations in Jenin rather than Modiin, and asserted that "without the evaders, Bibi has no government."
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