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Thousands Welcome Released Haredi Detainees in Beitar Illit
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67% right-leaningFirst reported by Ynet · 4 days ago
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What happened
Thousands gathered in Beitar Illit on Wednesday night to welcome Yacov Mutzari and Yonatan Nitzotzi after their release from military prison. Local rabbis, the mayor, and the men’s families praised their resistance to enlistment pressure and called it a public show of support for Torah study.
- 01Thousands joined a celebratory procession in Beitar Illit for two released detainees.
- 02Yacov Mutzari and Yonatan Nitzotzi were freed from military prison after refusing enlistment.
- 03City rabbis and Mayor Meir Rubinstein delivered speeches supporting Torah students.
- 04The released men described prison as a period of spiritual strengthening.
- 05Officials said similar receptions are spreading nationwide for draft resisters.
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