Hundreds of protesters affiliated with the Peleg Yerushalmi demonstrated Tuesday outside the Ashkelon home of Military Police chief Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin, protesting the recent arrests of Yeshiva Bochrim by the military police.

According to police and military officials, several protesters breached the property and entered the yard of the senior officer’s home while his wife and children were inside. Brig. Gen. Yamin was not home at the time.

Police said approximately 200 protesters participated in the demonstration. Video from the scene showed officers surrounding and detaining multiple individuals who allegedly entered the property. Several arrests are expected.

 

A military source claimed police had prior intelligence regarding the planned protest at the officer’s home but failed to prevent protesters from breaching the property.

Following the incident, the IDF confirmed that security forces were dispatched to the scene and are working to identify those involved.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir strongly condemned the incident, calling it “a dangerous crossing of a red line.”

“Harming members of the security forces and their families is unacceptable,” Zamir said, expressing full support for the Military Police commander and calling for firm action against those responsible.

Earlier in the day, Peleg Yerushalmi protesters also demonstrated on Route 4 near Bnei Brak, as well as in Yerushalayim.

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