Overview
- Avraham Ben Dayan, 23, was arrested after a traffic stop in southern Israel flagged him as a draft evader and he was transferred from police to military custody.
- A military court sentenced him to ten days in detention, and his attorney, Shlomo Hadad, has filed an appeal seeking early release.
- The IDF said processing delays left him unable to wear tefillin during intake, called the incident exceptional, issued an apology, clarified procedures, and ordered a commanders’ review.
- Relatives reported conflicting information about his location during transfers between Netivot, Ofakim, and Sde Teiman, and said he was allowed to don tefillin only late in the day.
- Protests erupted in Ofakim with road blockages, stun grenades, and three arrests, with additional demonstrations in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh as political and rabbinic figures voiced criticism.