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Survivor Condemns Police Inaction on Underage Marriages in Yavne'el at Knesset Hearing
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By שילֹה פריד
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
At a Knesset committee hearing, Sarah Maimoni condemned police for ineffective raids on underage marriages in Yavne'el, revealing ongoing forced weddings despite arrests. Police confirmed ongoing investigations, while officials called for urgent government cooperation to end the practice.
- 01Underage marriages persist in Yavne'el despite police raids and arrests.
- 02Sarah Maimoni testified about being married at 15 and criticized police enforcement as superficial.
- 03Police admitted ongoing investigations but denied the raids were one-time actions.
- 04Health officials highlighted difficulties in protecting girls due to family presence during medical visits.
- 05Knesset committee chair vowed continued oversight and called for inter-ministerial cooperation.
- 06The cult behind the marriages allegedly controls local institutions with political support.
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