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Netanyahu Fails to Stop Haredi Protests Against Draft Dodgers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to halt Haredi protests against the arrest of draft dodgers failed. He asked Haredi parties to intervene, fearing damage to his Likud campaign, but they denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction organizing the demonstrations.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to stop Haredi protests against draft dodgers were unsuccessful.
- 02Netanyahu believed the protests were harming his Likud campaign and strengthening the opposition.
- 03Haredi parties denied any connection to the Jerusalem Faction, which is organizing the protests.
- 04The Jerusalem Faction is reportedly challenging established Haredi parties with a new entity, "Black Color."
- 05Protesters blocked major roads, leading to clashes with police and three arrests.
- 06Extremist Haredi elements have threatened to intensify protests if draft dodger arrests persist.
The protests involved blocking roads and clashes with police, with threats of escalation if arrests continue.
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