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Military Court Sentences Netivot Yeshiva Student to 14 Days, Sparking Nationwide Protest Plans
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
A military court sentenced Netivot resident Rabbi Aviel Cohen to 14 days in prison for studying Torah. His lawyer filed an urgent appeal, while the Jerusalem Faction announced nationwide protests for Wednesday.
- 01Rabbi Aviel Cohen of Netivot received 14 days in military prison.
- 02He was arrested Tuesday night at the Gilat Junction.
- 03Lawyer Shlomo Haddad filed an urgent appeal immediately.
- 04The Jerusalem Faction called the ruling a "red line" and planned protests.
- 05Police and security forces are preparing for possible widespread demonstrations.
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