Ultra-Orthodox Protest Bnei Brak IDF Program, Two Arrested
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters attempted to storm an office building in Bnei Brak housing an IDF program for Haredi soldiers on Wednesday, leading to two arrests. The Haredi community generally opposes military service, seeking exemptions that are increasingly challenged by the High Court. This issue is a major political point ahead of the October 27 election, with the IDF facing significant manpower needs. Shas leader Aryeh Deri stated his party will not join a government without legislation preserving these exemptions.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Two people were arrested amid rioting by dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters at a Bnei Brak IDF program office.
- The protest targeted a Defense Ministry program offering software and cyber roles to Haredi men not fit for combat.
- Ultra-Orthodox leaders oppose military service, seeking continued broad exemptions for yeshiva students.
- Shas leader Aryeh Deri stated his party will not join a future government without legislation preserving these exemptions.
- The IDF faces manpower shortages amid ongoing conflicts and needs 12,000 recruits.
- Around 80,000 Haredi men eligible for service have not enlisted.
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