Thousands of Gur Hasidim Protest Outside Military Prison Over Arrest of Yeshiva Student
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · 18 hours ago
What happened
Thousands of Gur Hasidim protested outside Military Prison 10 on July 20 against the arrest of Israel Reuven Fein, a yeshiva student jailed for refusing military service. Clashes with police and later civilians occurred, with senior Gur leader Moti Babchik involved in a physical confrontation. The military increased security amid fears of unrest, while the community claims Fein tried to comply with enlistment procedures.
- 01Over 20,000 Gur Hasidim protested Fein's arrest outside Military Prison 10 on July 20.
- 02Clashes broke out between protesters and police, with some violence near the State Attorney's home in Tel Aviv.
- 03Moti Babchik, a senior Gur leader, was filmed in a physical altercation during the protest.
- 04The military reinforced security fearing a prison breach amid the large protest.
- 05Fein was sentenced to 20 days for being classified a deserter after delayed enlistment.
- 06The Gur community claims Fein attempted to regularize his military status but was misdirected between recruitment offices.
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