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Haredi crowds greet released draft evaders outside military prison, while protests spread to Jerusalem
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50% centerFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · 7 days ago
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What happened
Ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered outside Military Prison 10 at Beit Lid to celebrate the release of draft evaders Aviel Cohen and Nahman Toldano. Overnight protests against arrests also erupted in Jerusalem, where police used force, a water cannon, and stun grenades to clear blocked roads and arrested two suspects.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox youths welcomed released draft evaders outside Military Prison 10 on Friday morning.
- 02Aviel Cohen and later Nahman Toldano were released after arrests over IDF draft evasion.
- 03Protesters also held rallies, prayers, and dancing outside the prison on Thursday night.
- 04Some demonstrators blocked roads and shouted abuse at police near the prison.
- 05Jerusalem protests overnight escalated into road blockages and clashes, ending with two arrests.
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