Extremists Disrupt Shas Event in Modi'in Illit, Tear Gas Deployed
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Extremists violently disrupted a Shas movement rally in Modi'in Illit on Saturday night, smashing windows and deploying tear gas that lightly injured three people. MK Yonatan Mashriki was denied entry, and Rabbi Yoram Sari had to be escorted out. Rabbi Sari had spoken out against a new Haredi party, claiming it was left-wing funded to divide the community.
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- Extremists disrupted a Shas rally in Modi'in Illit with tear gas, injuring three.
- MK Yonatan Mashriki was prevented from entering the disrupted Shas event.
- Rabbi Yoram Sari spoke against a new Haredi party, calling it left-wing funded.
- Rabbi Sari claimed the new party aims to fragment the Haredi community.
- Three people were treated for minor injuries from tear gas at the event.
A violent disturbance erupted Saturday night in the Haredi city of Modi'in Illit during a rally for the Shas movement. The event, attended by Rabbi Yoram Sari and dozens of yeshiva students, was disrupted when extremists broke into the venue, smashed windows, and deployed tear gas.
Three individuals sustained minor injuries from the gas and received on-site treatment. Witnesses reported that additional individuals gathered outside, attempting to force entry, leading to the locking of the venue's doors. MK Yonatan Mashriki, who arrived to attend the rally, was denied entry and departed the scene. Rabbi Sari was also compelled to leave amidst the unrest, escorted and physically protected by council members.
During his remarks before the disruption, Rabbi Sari addressed a new Haredi party, alleging it is funded by the left to fragment the Haredi community. He cited the party's extensive and costly advertising campaign as evidence of significant financial backing. Rabbi Sari also refuted the party's slogans, such as "Whoever does not work and whoever does not study should go to the army, we protect those who study," calling them lies originating from the left. He stated his claims were based on information from individuals knowledgeable about the matter, including Rabbi Yaakov Asher, who he said provided internal details.