Shas Accuses Kaplan Protestors of Funding Radical Haredi Demonstrations
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
The Shas party accused activists from the Kaplan protest movement and "extreme elements" of funding radical Haredi demonstrations that blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak. Shas stated these protests do not represent the Haredi public and criticized renewed arrests of draft dodgers as election interference. Police dispersed the demonstration, arresting three individuals for allegedly assaulting officers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas claims Kaplan protest movement members funded radical Haredi demonstrations.
- The party stated these protests are violent and do not represent the Haredi public.
- Shas accused the justice system and military police of election interference.
- Hundreds of protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, clashing with police.
- Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officers.
The Shas party stated on Tuesday that individuals associated with the Kaplan protest movement, along with "extreme elements," are behind the funding of radical Haredi demonstrations. Shas asserted that these groups are orchestrating "violent and life-threatening protests" and emphasized that these actions do not represent the broader Haredi public. The party also accused the renewal of arrests for draft dodgers of being a "blatant and unprecedented intervention by the justice system and elements in the military police in the election system."
Earlier, police reported that hundreds of demonstrators blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, disrupting order and clashing with officers. Despite a police announcement declaring the gathering illegal, protesters continued to block the road physically. Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officers. The demonstration was subsequently dispersed, and Highway 4 was reopened in both directions.
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