Netanyahu Fails to Stop Haredi Protests Against Draft Evasion Arrests
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to halt Haredi protests against draft evader arrests failed. He asked Haredi parties to intervene, but they denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction, which organized the demonstrations. The protests, which involved violence and traffic blockages, are expected to escalate if arrests continue.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to stop Haredi protests against draft evader arrests were unsuccessful.
- Netanyahu believed the protests were harming his Likud party's campaign and strengthening the opposition.
- Haredi parties denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction, which organized the demonstrations.
- The Jerusalem Faction is reportedly challenging established Haredi parties with a new political group.
- Haredi extremists warned that protests would intensify if draft evader arrests continue.
- The protests involved violence, traffic blockages, and three arrests for assaulting police.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to prevent Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrations against the arrest of draft evaders, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Through his advisors, Netanyahu approached Haredi parties, requesting they intervene to halt the protests across the country. He believed the demonstrations were harming the Likud party's campaign and bolstering the opposition bloc.
However, the Haredi parties expressed surprise at the Prime Minister's 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 political party called "Tzeva Shachor" (Black Color).
Sources within the Haredi community have warned that the protests will intensify if the arrests of draft evaders continue. The demonstrations, which occurred on Thursday, lasted about two hours and involved violence, clashes with police, and attempts to run people over. Protesters blocked major traffic routes, including the Jerusalem Light Rail and Highway 4. The police reported arresting three suspects for assaulting officers.
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