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Israel Police Criticize Military Police Over Handling of Draft Dodger Arrest
The Israel Police criticized the Military Police for mishandling the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox draft evader in Modi'in, leading to a protest and the evader's release. Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas condemned the incident as a failure and called for increased military enlistment.
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What happened
- 01Israel Police criticized Military Police for mishandling an ultra-Orthodox draft evader's arrest in Modi'in.
- 02Protesters gathered, leading to the evader's release and police assisting the Military Police.
- 03Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas called the incident a serious failure and a dangerous message.
- 04Bibas urged increased enlistment and criticized those who evade military service.
- 05The incident involved clashes between protesters and law enforcement in the Nofim neighborhood.
The controversy highlights tensions over draft exemptions and the handling of protests against IDF recruitment.
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