Unrest in Modi'in: Detained Deserter Released, Police Call on Protesters to Disperse

An IDF deserter detained in Modi'in was released from custody following clashes between hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters and police forces.

The IDF deserter arrested in Modi'in has been released following clashes that erupted over his detention, news outlets Maariv and Arutz 7 reported.

According to the reports, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police officers and attempted to break into the home where the deserter was held. Following his release, police forces used loudspeakers to urge the demonstrators to disperse. The Jerusalem Post noted that footage from the scene showed direct clashes between the protesters and security forces.

Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding his release or any arrests among the demonstrators have not yet been released.