Mother of Underage Bride Married Off in Yavniel: 'I Knew If I Fought I Would Lose Her'

Devorah, a mother from Yavniel, recounted how her daughter was married on her 17th birthday in a home ceremony raided by police.

Devorah, the mother of a teenage girl from the northern town of Yavniel, has spoken out about the marriage of her minor daughter, who was engaged at age 16 and married on her 17th birthday. This was reported by Kan 11 and Arutz Sheva. According to the mother, the ceremony was held inside a private residence in an attempt to hide it from law enforcement authorities.

The mother described the situation as a profound shock, remarking: "I knew if I fought I would lose her." During the gathering, police officers entered the home amid suspicions of an unlawful minor wedding. Further details regarding law enforcement's handling of the case have not yet been released.