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Politics · Full coverage

Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Cohen condemns police treatment of ultra-Orthodox protesters

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חני לוין

First reported by Now 14 · Jun 17, 2026

What happened

Chief Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Cohen released a video Thursday condemning police treatment of Haredi protesters after the 4 Highway demonstration and comparing it with policing of Kaplan protests. He accused officers of brutality and selective enforcement, and said harming a yeshiva student is like damaging a Torah scroll.

  • 01Cohen posted a response video Thursday after the 4 Highway protest drew broad condemnation.
  • 02He accused police of brutal and unequal treatment of Haredi demonstrators.
  • 03He compared the response to Kaplan protests, which he said police tolerated.
  • 04He said injuring a yeshiva student is like desecrating a Torah scroll.
  • 05He urged police sensitivity, compassion, and intervention against abusive officers.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsIsrael Police, Kaplan protests
PlacesHighway 4, Ayalon Highway, southern Israel

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Cohen condemns police treatment of ultra-Orthodox protesters
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israeli commentator blasts police violence at highway protest and accuses opponents of double standards
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Yotam Zimri Accuses Police of Discriminating Against Haredi Protesters

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