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Haredi Groom Arrested Days After Wedding for Draft Evasion
Haredi yeshiva student Yaari Lieberman was arrested by IDF Military Police days after his wedding and sentenced to 20 days in military prison for draft evasion. The arrest sparked outrage among Haredi leaders, who blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the ongoing draft crisis and demanded Lieberman's release.
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What happened
- 01Haredi yeshiva student Yaari Lieberman was arrested days after his wedding and sentenced to 20 days in military prison.
- 02Haredi leaders condemned the arrest and blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to resolve the Haredi draft crisis.
- 03The arrest occurred as Lieberman and his wife were traveling to a post-wedding celebration.
- 04This incident follows a previous attempt to arrest Lieberman that was prevented by protesters.
- 05The arrest is expected to intensify Haredi opposition to the IDF draft and the lack of relevant legislation.
This incident follows a previous attempt to arrest Lieberman that was thwarted by protesters and is expected to intensify opposition to the IDF draft within the Haredi community.
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