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20 Ultra-Orthodox Jews Arrested Attempting Lebanon Border Crossing

2/16/2025

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On Saturday, tensions flared as Israeli police apprehended 20 ultra-Orthodox Jews who attempted to cross into Lebanon to pay respects at Rabbi Ashi's gravesite. Their bold move near Kibbutz Manara drew the ire of the IDF, with police emphasizing the serious consequences of border crossing, which could lead to imprisonment for up to four years.

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On Saturday, tensions flared as Israeli police apprehended 20 ultra-Orthodox Jews who attempted to cross into Lebanon to pay respects at Rabbi Ashi's gravesite. Their bold move near Kibbutz Manara drew the ire of the IDF, with police emphasizing the serious consequences of border crossing, which could lead to imprisonment for up to four years.