Police Arrest Two Rioters Amid Clashes Near Bnei Brak Military Site
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Police arrested two rioters amid clashes on the outskirts of Bnei Brak on Wednesday night. Dozens of extremist protesters attempted to forcibly enter a military building that integrates Haredim into the IDF. This follows similar incidents last week against the conscription of yeshiva students, drawing sharp criticism from politicians like Avigdor Lieberman.
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- Police arrested two rioters during clashes near a military base in Bnei Brak.
- Dozens of extremist protesters attempted to break into the military facility on Wednesday night.
- The military unit housed in the building is dedicated to integrating Haredim into the IDF.
- Similar protests and attempted break-ins occurred at the same site last week.
- The protests are linked to opposition against the conscription of yeshiva students.
- Avigdor Lieberman called the protesters "terrorists" and demanded their arrest.
Severe clashes erupted on the outskirts of Bnei Brak on Wednesday night when dozens of extremist protesters attempted to break into a building housing a military unit focused on integrating Haredim into the IDF. Large police forces were dispatched to the scene and worked from the evening hours to repel the rioters and maintain order around the facility. Two rioters were arrested.
This incident marks a further escalation and is considered unusual, as similar attempted break-ins at the same complex occurred just last week. Those protests were organized by elements identified with the "Jerusalem Faction" against the conscription of yeshiva students.
The events have led to widespread condemnation and heated political debate. Chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, MK Avigdor Lieberman, reacted sharply on Twitter, stating, "Right now, dozens of draft dodgers are trying to forcibly break into a military base." Lieberman further asserted, "Anyone trying to break into an IDF base is simply a terrorist; they must all be arrested now and thrown in jail."
