IDF Official Calls for Police Aid in Apprehending Deserters Amidst Riots
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
A senior IDF official requested greater police involvement in arresting military deserters after riots in Modi'in. Hundreds of Haredi protesters demonstrated against the arrest of deserter Yairi Lieberman, leading to clashes and his eventual release. Haredi parties are debating whether these events help or harm their election campaign by emphasizing either community solidarity or the failure to secure draft exemptions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A senior IDF official requested more police assistance to arrest military deserters.
- Hundreds of Haredi protesters rioted in Modi'in against the arrest of deserter Yairi Lieberman.
- Protesters clashed with police, leading to the deserter's release and subsequent celebrations.
- Haredi parties are debating the electoral impact of draft dodger arrests and protests.
- The deserter contacted the 'Tzeva Shahor' organization during his arrest.
A senior IDF official has called for increased police assistance in apprehending military deserters, following riots that erupted in Modi'in the previous evening. The official stated that the IDF faces "enormous demonstration arrays" and that young soldiers in the Military Police "have no chance" against such events, emphasizing the need for "much larger police forces" to carry out arrests.
The riots occurred in response to the arrest of a deserter, Yairi Lieberman, outside his Modi'in residence. Hundreds of Haredi protesters gathered, attempting to breach his apartment building. Clashes with police ensued, leading to Lieberman's release. Following his release, protesters were seen celebrating.
In an interview with Kikar HaShabbat, Lieberman recounted hearing the Military Police at his door around midnight. He managed to contact "Tzeva Shahor" (Black Flag), an organization that assists Haredi draft evaders, while preparing to be taken in.
Discussions are reportedly underway within Haredi parties regarding the impact of these arrests and protests on their electoral campaign. Some believe the slogan "The Right to be Haredi" resonates with the community, fostering unity. Others worry that the situation highlights the parties' failure to secure exemptions from military service, leading to sanctions and arrests.
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