Two female soldiers were attacked by ultra-Orthodox individuals in Bnei Brak while visiting a soldier's home, leading to a police intervention that turned violent.
Today, police in Bnei Brak intervened to rescue two female soldiers who were attacked by ultra-Orthodox individuals during a home visit. The soldiers were reportedly targeted while visiting a comrade, prompting a significant police response. After the rescue, disturbances broke out in the area, with rioters throwing trash cans at a police vehicle. In a further escalation, the rioters overturned the police car, causing significant damage, and set a police motorcycle on fire.
As violence erupted, a few hundred ultra-Orthodox individuals continued to clash with police on Rabbi Shach Street in the city. Law enforcement responded with stun grenades and batons to disperse the crowd. The situation became increasingly chaotic, with police indicating that they had arrested 12 individuals involved in the rioting. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between police and certain segments of the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly surrounding military service and the presence of female soldiers in these communities.
This event raises concerns about public safety and the interactions between military personnel and ultra-Orthodox communities in Israel. It also underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement when addressing civil disturbances that stem from cultural and religious disagreements. The incident could potentially lead to further clashes and requires careful handling by the authorities to prevent escalation and ensure the safety of all involved parties.
