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Haredi Protesters Block Highways, Disrupt Shas Event Over Military Draft
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Thousands of Haredi protesters from the Jerusalem Faction blocked major roads in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak on Thursday to demonstrate against military enlistment. The group also disrupted a Shas party event in Modiin Illit, leading to the evacuation of lawmakers. Police dispersed the protests using stun grenades and clubs, making three arrests. The demonstrations occurred despite the military stating it had not recently enforced draft orders against ultra-Orthodox men.
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- Thousands of Haredi protesters blocked highways in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak against military enlistment.
- Protesters disrupted a Shas party event in Modiin Illit, forcing lawmakers to evacuate.
- Police used stun grenades and clubs to disperse demonstrators, arresting three people.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly failed to convince Haredi parties to cancel the protests.
- The Jerusalem Faction cited alleged draft dodger arrests as the reason for the protests.
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