Netanyahu Fails to Stop Haredi Protests Against Draft Dodgers
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to halt Haredi protests against the arrest of draft dodgers failed. He asked Haredi parties to intervene, fearing damage to his Likud campaign, but they denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction organizing the demonstrations. The protests involved blocking roads and clashes with police, with threats of escalation if arrests continue.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to stop Haredi protests against draft dodgers were unsuccessful.
- Netanyahu believed the protests were harming his Likud campaign and strengthening the opposition.
- Haredi parties denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction, which is organizing the protests.
- The Jerusalem Faction is reportedly challenging established Haredi parties with a new entity, "Black Color."
- Protesters blocked major roads, leading to clashes with police and three arrests.
- Extremist Haredi elements have threatened to intensify protests if draft dodger arrests persist.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to prevent ongoing Haredi protests against the arrest of draft dodgers, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Through his advisors, Netanyahu approached Haredi parties, requesting they intervene to halt the demonstrations across the country. He believed the protests were harming the Likud campaign and bolstering the opposition bloc, referred to as "the change bloc." However, the Haredi parties expressed surprise at the request, stating they have no connection to the Jerusalem Faction, the group responsible for organizing the protests. This faction is reportedly challenging the established Haredi parties with a new party called "Black Color." Extremist Haredi elements have warned that the protests will escalate if the arrests of draft dodgers continue. The protests, which occurred on Thursday, involved blocking major traffic routes, including the Jerusalem light rail and Highway 4, and resulted in clashes with police and three arrests for assaulting officers.
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