Ultra-Orthodox Soldier Held in Harsh Conditions, Family Claims
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
An ultra-Orthodox soldier from Bnei Brak is allegedly being held in harsh conditions at Anatot prison after being sentenced for traveling abroad without permission. His family claims he is shackled, denied food and water, and prevented from praying. The IDF spokesperson has been contacted for comment.
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- An ultra-Orthodox soldier is reportedly held in sub-standard conditions at Anatot military prison.
- The soldier was sentenced to imprisonment for traveling abroad without authorization.
- His family alleges he is shackled, deprived of food and water, and prevented from praying.
- The family also claims the soldier's cell is infested with insects and he sleeps on the floor.
- The IDF spokesperson has been asked to comment on the situation.
An ultra-Orthodox soldier from Bnei Brak, identified as a Vizhnitz Hasid, is reportedly being held in sub-standard conditions at the Anatot military prison. According to his family, the soldier was sentenced to imprisonment after traveling abroad without authorization. They allege that he is being kept shackled in a cell, deprived of food and water, and that the cell is infested with insects. The family further claims that commanders are preventing him from praying. The soldier reportedly sleeps on the floor. The website 'Kikar HaShabbat' has requested a response from the IDF spokesperson regarding the incident and will publish it when received.
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