Today, police in Israel intervened to rescue two female soldiers who were attacked by ultra-Orthodox individuals while visiting a fellow soldier's family in Bnei Brak. Following the assault, protests erupted in the area, with rioters throwing trash bins at police vehicles and overturning one, causing substantial damage. The protests escalated as a police motorcycle was set ablaze, showing the intensity of the unrest. Despite the chaos, the police are actively working to disperse the crowd using stun grenades and batons.

In response to the incident, Israel's Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi, expressed severe concern, asserting that any attack on soldiers by Israeli civilians represents a serious crossing of a red line and called for strict action against the assailants. His statement reflects the increasing tensions between the military and certain ultra-Orthodox communities, which have been criticized for their attitudes towards national service.

Opposition leaders condemned the violence, with opposition leader Yair Lapid demanding immediate arrests of those involved and stating that anyone associated with the attack should be imprisoned swiftly. Other political figures also placed responsibility on ultra-Orthodox leadership for the unrest, aiming their criticism at the government's perceived leniency towards hate crimes against soldiers. This incident highlights the ongoing societal divide and the challenges that arise from differing views on military service and national obligation in Israel.