Police investigate underage marriage in Yavniel despite participant claims of engagement parties

Police are investigating a wedding involving a 41-year-old man and a 14-year-old bride in Yavniel. Authorities face challenges preventing such underage marriages, as participants claim they are merely engagement parties, making legal intervention difficult without concrete proof. This phenomenon is reportedly widespread and difficult to combat due to a lack of definitive evidence and the secretive nature of the events.