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Ultra-Orthodox protesters storm Bnei Brak building housing army training program

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters against conscription entered a Bnei Brak building housing the army's Kodkod training program, clashing with police; two were arrested. Outlets differ on whether to call the site a "building" or an "army base".

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Image: Anadolu Agency
Image: Al Jazeera

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Centre · 1Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters opposed to military conscription stormed a building in Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv, on Wednesday 14 October, according to Israeli media cited by Anadolu Agency. Centre · 1The building houses Kodkod, a program that trains ultra-Orthodox Jews for software development and cybersecurity roles in the military. Centre · 1Ynet reported that some demonstrators got inside but apparently did not reach soldiers there; police said two demonstrators were arrested after footage showed clashes with officers.

Centre · 1Israel Hayom said it was the third attempt to storm the building in a week. Left · 1Al Jazeera's Jerusalem Daily video bulletin described the event as ultra-Orthodox Jews storming an Israeli army base and clashing with police over conscription. Centre · 1Opposition Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned the protesters, saying anyone trying to storm an army base is a "terrorist" who should be arrested and imprisoned.

Centre · 1Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas leader Aryeh Deri of encouraging draft evasion at the expense of those serving, and pledged to redirect 30 billion shekels ($9.68 billion) from draft evaders to those in military service after the 27 October elections. Centre · 1Ultra-Orthodox Jews are around 14% of Israel's population of over 10 million; many oppose military service in favour of religious study, despite a June 2024 Supreme Court ruling requiring their conscription.

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Left1 outlet

Framing
Al Jazeera mentions the event briefly in a video news bulletin, calling the site an 'Israeli army base' and framing it as a clash over conscription, alongside a Gaza item.
Emphasis
The storming and clash with police over conscription.
Leaves out or plays down
No mention of Kodkod, the arrests, the building's training role, or political reactions.
Charged language
“storm Israeli army base”
For example
“Ultra-Orthodox Jews storm an Israeli army base and clash with police over conscription.” — Al Jazeera

Centre1 outlet

Framing
Anadolu gives a detailed news report relaying Israeli media, with political reaction from Lieberman and Bennett ahead of the 27 October elections.
Emphasis
Details of the incident, arrests, repeated attempts, and opposition politicians' criticism of Netanyahu and Deri.
Leaves out or plays down
No comment from the government, the police beyond the arrests, or the protesters themselves.
Charged language
“storm”
For example
“Opposition Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned the protesters, describing anyone attempting to storm an army base as a “terrorist” and calling for their arrest and imprisonment.” — Anadolu Agency

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