Dossier
Jerusalem Faction
Coverage of Jerusalem Faction in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands sit in traffic as Haredi protesters cut off central highways, block railroad
Haredi protesters blocked central highways and a railroad, causing traffic congestion. The protests, lasting about 2 hours, were organized by the Jerusalem Faction in response to the detention of 19 draft dodgers during a riot at a justice's house.
- Police rabbi says Haredi draft evaders filing complaints at stations won’t be detained
A police rabbi states that Haredi draft evaders who file complaints at police stations will not be detained. The Jerusalem Faction has postponed planned demonstrations, claiming the IDF intends to release ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from military prison.