Conflict & Security
Haredi protester tells Israeli soldier he will die in Gaza amid ongoing anti-conscription protests
July 15, 2026 at 05:56 PM
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A Haredi Jewish protester verbally attacked an Israeli soldier during a military graduation ceremony, telling him he would burn inside his tank in Gaza.
- The incident occurred during the graduation ceremony of the "Hashmona'im" brigade, with a video of the exchange circulating widely in Israeli media.
- The protester told the soldier he would die in Gaza, that the Torah would not protect him, and that he would "burn inside your tank like a piece of grilled meat."
- The attack comes as Haredi Jews continue protests against proposed laws to impose compulsory military service on members of their community.
