Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidim Protest Arrests of Yeshiva Students Outside Israeli Attorney General's Office
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidim protested outside the Israeli Attorney General's office in Jerusalem against arrests of yeshiva students refusing military service and economic sanctions on ultra-Orthodox institutions. The demonstration featured a unique outdoor study session and prayers, with leaders condemning recent court rulings and affirming their commitment to Torah study despite government pressure.
- 01Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidim protested arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students in Jerusalem.
- 02Protesters held an outdoor Torah study session instead of typical loud demonstrations.
- 03They opposed expanded economic sanctions on Haredi institutions and families.
- 04Rabbis criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Supreme Court rulings.
- 05The protest included mass prayers and speeches by senior Vizhnitz rabbis.
- 06Organizers vowed the ultra-Orthodox community will not be broken by arrests or financial penalties.
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