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Hymns Turn Political as Protesters and Yeshiva Students Face Off in Bnei Brak
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First reported by Walla · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Mothers at the Front blocked parts of Bnei Brak on Friday afternoon, where protesters sang Hatikvah and yeshiva students replied with a verse from Isaiah. Police intervened in several clashes, and the protest followed a larger Wednesday demonstration against arrests of yeshiva students and avrechim.
- 01Protesters in Bnei Brak sang Hatikvah while yeshiva students answered with a verse from Isaiah.
- 02Mothers at the Front had vowed to "disrupt the lives" of city residents.
- 03The protest took place Friday afternoon near Shabbat and angered many local residents.
- 04Police intervened several times after clashes between residents and protesters.
- 05The Bnei Brak action followed a Wednesday protest of about 7,000 vehicles nationwide.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Hymns Turn Political as Protesters and Yeshiva Students Face Off in Bnei Brak
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Hundreds Block Bnei Brak Roads in Protest Over Haredi Draft Exemptions
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 26, 2026
After More Than an Hour of Roadblocks, Left-Wing Protesters Begin Leaving Bnei Brak
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Counterprotest in Bnei Brak Turns Violent After Massive Haredi Demonstrations
N12Center · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Counter-Protest in Bnei Brak Turns Violent After Mass Ultra-Orthodox Demonstrations
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Left-wing protesters block entrances to Bnei Brak, police close central road
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