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Story summary
- On January 11, 2026, extremist Haredi protesters clashed with Israel Defense Forces soldiers during an IDF conference for the Hasmonean Brigade in Bnei Brak.
- Two soldiers were injured.
- Police intervened to restore order.
- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir condemned the violence as a red line.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the Hasmonean Brigade represents a values-based integration of Torah study and civic duty.
