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Haredi Protests Erupt Over Draft Dodger Arrests, Disrupting Traffic
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The Jerusalem Faction is staging protests and traffic disruptions across Israel after the arrest of two yeshiva students for draft evasion. Police have closed Highway 4 and anticipate congestion in Bnei Brak. The protests follow the arrests of Yisrael Lenderer and Alon Smajda, with authorities warning against public disorder.
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- The Jerusalem Faction is protesting the arrest of two yeshiva students for draft evasion.
- Police have closed Highway 4 and expect significant traffic disruptions in Bnei Brak.
- Yisrael Lenderer, a US citizen, and Alon Smajda were arrested by Military Police.
- Protests are planned for Thursday afternoon, with a focus on the Bnei Brak area.
- Police are prepared for demonstrations but will not tolerate public disorder or endangerment.
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