Radical Haredi Faction Plans Major Protests, Road Closures Next Week
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A radical Haredi faction, the "Ratzpanikim," plans to hold major protests and block roads across Israel on Sunday or Monday in response to the arrest of two draft dodgers. Hundreds are expected to participate, potentially causing significant traffic disruptions. This follows a similar protest last week that blocked Highway 4.
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- Radical Haredi "Ratzpanikim" faction plans major protests and road closures Sunday or Monday.
- Protests are in response to the arrest of two Haredi draft dodgers.
- Hundreds of protesters are expected to participate, potentially disrupting traffic.
- A similar protest last Sunday blocked Highway 4 near Gan Yavne.
- The "Ratzpanikim" are the most extreme stream within the Jerusalem Faction.
A radical faction within the Jerusalem Faction, known as the "Ratzpanikim," plans to hold significant protests and block roads across Israel on Sunday or Monday. The demonstrations are a response to the arrest of two Haredi draft dodgers. Hundreds of protesters are expected to participate, potentially causing major traffic disruptions.
Last Sunday, dozens of Haredim from the "Ratzpanikim" faction blocked Highway 4 near the Gan Yavne interchange in both directions. This protest was also in response to the arrest and transfer to military police custody of two yeshiva students considered draft dodgers. That demonstration began without prior warning and caused heavy traffic congestion.
The "Ratzpanikim" are considered the most extreme stream within the Jerusalem Faction. Followers of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman, they oppose the conscription of Haredim into the IDF and frequently protest the arrests of yeshiva students classified as draft dodgers.
