Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Road Blockades Over Draft Evasion Arrests
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The ultra-Orthodox "Jerusalem Faction" announced mass protests for Thursday, October 8, in Jerusalem and Gush Dan, in response to recent arrests of draft evaders. The protests, instructed by Rabbi Azriel Auerbach, involve the entire faction and include planned road blockades. Rabbi Auerbach also criticized the established ultra-Orthodox leadership for abandoning yeshiva students.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The ultra-Orthodox "Jerusalem Faction" announced protests for Thursday, October 8, in Jerusalem and Gush Dan.
- The protests are a response to recent arrests of draft evaders, including yeshiva and kollel students.
- The demonstrations are being held under the instruction of Rabbi Azriel Auerbach.
- The entire "Jerusalem Faction" is reportedly participating in this protest.
- Road blockades are planned as part of the demonstrations.
- Rabbi Auerbach criticized the established ultra-Orthodox leadership for abandoning students.
The ultra-Orthodox "Jerusalem Faction" has announced plans for widespread protests on Thursday, October 8, at 4:00 PM in Jerusalem and the Gush Dan region. The demonstrations are a response to recent arrests of draft evaders. While previous road blockades by radical ultra-Orthodox groups have typically occurred in central Israel, particularly along Highway 4, and involved only a segment of the faction, this time the entire "Jerusalem Faction" appears to be participating. The organization stated that the protests are being held under the instruction of Rabbi Azriel Auerbach, in reaction to the arrests of yeshiva and kollel students in recent days. Rabbi Auerbach also strongly criticized the established ultra-Orthodox leadership, accusing them of abandoning yeshiva students despite prior promises of support.
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