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MK Boaz Bismuth Bars Reservist Leader From Speaking at Debate on Haredi Draft Evasion Arrests
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
MK Boaz Bismuth barred Omri Ronen, a reservist and activist, from speaking at a Knesset committee debate on halting arrests of draft-dodging Haredim, sparking a sharp exchange over military service rights.
- 01MK Boaz Bismuth blocked Omri Ronen from speaking at a Knesset committee meeting.
- 02The discussion focused on freezing arrests of draft-dodging Haredi men.
- 03Bismuth said he would not allow draft evaders to speak at the session.
- 04Omri Ronen is a leader of "Brothers in Arms" and a Democratic Party primary candidate.
- 05Ronen, a combat veteran, protested being denied the right to speak.
- 06The incident underscores ongoing societal tensions over Haredi military service.
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