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Shas Election Event Disrupted by Ultra-Orthodox Youth in Modi'in Illit
A Shas election rally in Modi'in Illit was disrupted on Thursday by ultra-Orthodox protesters, and police escorted party chairman Aryeh Deri from the scene. The event was halted amid shouting, blocking of roads and a bus, and no injuries or damage were reported by police.
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What happened
- 01Ultra-Orthodox protesters disrupted a Shas election rally in Modi'in Illit on Thursday, forcing police to escort Aryeh Deri from the venue.
- 02The rally included Deri, MK Michael Malchieli and city rabbis before shouting and disorder broke out, according to Behadrei Haredim.
- 03Arutz Sheva said the event was cancelled after police were called to disperse the protesters and secure Deri’s departure.
- 04Ynetnews reported that demonstrators blocked nearby roads and a bus during the protest in Modi'in Illit.
- 05Police said no injuries or damage were reported after order was restored at the rally site.
- 06Shas blamed “violent extremists” and said outside groups had orchestrated the disruption, according to Arutz Sheva.
- 07Behadrei Haredim said the disruption fit a pattern of disturbances at Deri’s public events and that Shas would continue its rallies nationwide.
The rally was held in the city with Deri, MK Michael Malchieli and city rabbis in attendance. According to Behadrei Haredim, the disruption came from extremist Haredi youths who arrived and caused chaos at the campaign event. Arutz Sheva said the rally was cancelled after the disturbance, and police were called to disperse the protesters and ensure Deri’s safe departure.
Ynetnews reported that demonstrators blocked nearby roads and a bus during the protest. Shas blamed “violent extremists” for orchestrating the disruption and said outside groups were behind it. Behadrei Haredim said the party condemned the incident and would continue its election rallies nationwide.
The incident followed a pattern of disruptions at public events involving Deri, including at campaign appearances. Police restored order after intervening at the venue in Modi'in Illit, according to Arutz Sheva.
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