Ultra-Orthodox Rage In Israel; IDF Military Police Chief's House Arttacked Over Conscription Row

| Apr 29, 2026, 10:15:16 AM | TOI.in
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Israel is witnessing a surge of unrest as ultra-Orthodox protests spiral into chaos. Hundreds of demonstrators linked to the extremist Jerusalem Faction flooded the streets, blocking highways and clashing with authorities after the arrest of yeshiva students accused of dodging military service. The protests intensified near Bnei Brak, where key routes were shut down, before spilling into Ashkelon — where rioters stormed the home of IDF Military Police chief Yuval Yamin while his family was inside. Police described scenes of trespassing, violence, and disruption, with at least 25 suspects arrested, including minors. The trigger: the arrest of yeshiva student Nehorai Bachar in Herzliya, which the group called a “red line.” Spiritual leader Azriel Auerbach urged a mass “protest of rage,” declaring it a duty to resist what he described as persecution of Torah students.

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