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Ongoing Story· Day 31

Jerusalem Faction's Draft Evasion Fight Becomes Mass Haredi Protest

10 developments

YnetSecurity

Ultra-Orthodox Disrupt Jerusalem Traffic Protesting Draft Evasion Arrests

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Dozens of extremist ultra-Orthodox men blocked Bar Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem on Monday to protest the arrest of draft evaders. Police deployed special units to disperse the rioters, who threw objects and stones. Forces began to clear the road after the protesters refused to comply with dispersal orders.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Dozens of extremist ultra-Orthodox men blocked Bar Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem.
  • The protest was against the arrest of draft evaders.
  • Police deployed special units to disperse the rioters.
  • Protesters threw objects and stones, disrupting traffic.
  • Police declared the gathering illegal and began dispersal operations.
Ultra-Orthodox Disrupt Jerusalem Traffic Protesting Draft Evasion Arrests
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Dozens of extremist ultra-Orthodox men blocked Bar Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem on Monday to protest the arrest of draft evaders. Police reported that they were working to disperse the rioters and reopen the road, deploying special patrol units and Border Police officers. The protesters were described as throwing objects and stones, disrupting daily life. A police officer declared the gathering an illegal disturbance and called for the rioters to disperse. When they did not comply, forces began to move in to break up the protest.

YnetCentre · Rishon LeZion

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