Haredi Protest Convoys to Return Nationwide Over Draft Arrests

What happened

Haredi groups plan nationwide car convoys on Wednesday afternoon to protest arrests of yeshiva students over draft enforcement. The protests, backed by Agudat Yisrael figures, are expected to begin at 4:00 p.m. from 19 locations and may cause major traffic delays.

• 01Convoys are planned for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. from 19 sites across Israel.
• 02Organizers are protesting arrests of yeshiva students accused of draft evasion.
• 03They demand the release of all “Torah study detainees” and an end to arrests.
• 04Police expect heavy traffic on major roads as the convoys move nationwide.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Haredi Protest Convoys to Return Nationwide Over Draft Arrests

N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 days ago

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 days ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 days ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew3 days ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 days ago

Ultra-Orthodox car protest set to trigger major traffic jams nationwide

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago

Haredi Leaders Coordinate Mass Car Convoy Protest Across Israel

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago

Thousands of Cars Expected in Major Protest Over Arrests of Yeshiva Students

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago

19 Departure Hubs Set for Car Convoy Protest Against Arrests of Yeshiva Students

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago

Organizers unveil 19 departure points for anti-arrest car convoy protest

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Haredi Protesters Rally Outside Military Prison, Gur Prepares Car Convoy

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest to Stage Nationwide Car Convoy Over Draft Arrests

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