Ultra-Orthodox extremists storm building housing IDF cybersecurity program that recruits Haredim
Police arrested two of the rioters after ultra-Orthodox extremists tried to break into a Bnei Brak office building housing soldiers in the IDF's Kodkod program, which trains Haredi men for software and cybersecurity roles without requiring uniforms
On Wednesday evening, extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters attempted to storm an office building in Bnei Brak that houses soldiers from Israel's IDF Kodkod program, a specialized training track focused on software and cybersecurity for Haredim. The protesters engaged in clashes with police, with some of them managing to enter the building but not reaching the soldiers. During the confrontations, protesters were heard shouting anti-Semitic slurs at officers.
Following the clashes, two suspects were arrested and taken to the police station for questioning. Police forces are present at the location, and the incident has concluded. The Kodkod program is a technology initiative specifically designed for ultra-Orthodox men aged 23 and older who are ineligible for combat service. Since its inception in 2023, the program has gained significant traction, with around 1,000 soldiers currently enrolled, and an expected increase to 1,100 to 1,200 soldiers by the end of 2026.
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