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Dozens of Breslov Hasidim Detained for Evading IDF Draft
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago
What happened
Around 70 Breslov Hasidic men were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport attempting to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah and are now held in military jails as IDF draft evaders. Legal aid is being offered to those detained and those who made it to Uman but fear arrest upon return.
- 0170 Breslov Hasidic men arrested attempting to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
- 02Detainees are listed as IDF deserters and draft evaders.
- 03Arrests occurred at Ben Gurion Airport before the Jewish New Year.
- 04Hifkadity Shomrim organization is providing legal aid and support.
- 05Legal assistance will be offered in Uman to prevent return arrests.
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