Haredi protesters to block Highway 4, Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention
Shas MK Moshe Abutbul described the draft dodger as a "yeshiva guy" who approached the police to assist in an ongoing investigation, demanding that such procedures be changed to avoid arrests.
Haredi demonstrators blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak on Wednesday in response to the arrest of a draft dodger, according to N12 News. The Israel Police had warned of protests beginning at 4:00 p.m., advising drivers to avoid the area. The suspect, initially summoned by Lahav 433 for questioning, was later transferred to military police after it was discovered he was a draft dodger.
Shas MK Moshe Abutbul criticized the incident, stating it crossed a red line and damaged trust between the police and Haredi community. Abutbul argued that the suspect should not have been transferred to military police if he was merely providing testimony. Police disputed this claim, stating the suspect would not have been handed over to military police if he were just giving testimony.
Abutbul demanded refined procedures for Haredi complaints with the police to prevent such occurrences and protect public trust. This protest is part of the ongoing demonstrations against the draft of Haredi males into the IDF and the arrests of those refusing their orders, a key issue in the upcoming October elections.
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