Wire

Sign in to baba News

One account across the web, iPhone and Android — your subscription follows it.

or use an email code

Search stories

Type at least two characters. Results come from every newsroom baba reads.

↑↓ to move · ↵ to open · esc to close

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to keep asking. News Plus removes the daily limit.

or use an email code

Ongoing Story· Today

Ultra-Orthodox Extremists Protest IDF Integration Program in Bnei Brak

12 developments

The Jerusalem PostSecurity

Two Haredi Protesters Arrested Attempting to Breach IDF Tech Office

Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba

Center-rightCharged tone

English · Sole source

Two ultra-Orthodox protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak on Wednesday evening for attempting to break into an IDF office building housing the Kodkod technology program. This was the second such incident in a week, drawing condemnation from MK Avigdor Liberman and criticism from former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The Kodkod program, established in 2023, allows haredi men to serve in tech roles and is experiencing growth, with around 1,000 soldiers currently enrolled.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Two haredi protesters were arrested attempting to break into an IDF office in Bnei Brak.
  • The targeted office belongs to the IDF's Kodkod program for haredi men in tech roles.
  • This was the second attempted break-in at the facility within a week.
  • MK Avigdor Liberman condemned the protesters, calling them terrorists.
  • Former PM Naftali Bennett blamed the government and promised to cut funding for draft dodgers.

The Jerusalem Post publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Jerusalem Post’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

The Jerusalem PostCentre · Jerusalem

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Mentioned

Open the Wire