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Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Arrests Turns Violent, Police Detain Two
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By אלי קליין
First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Police said a violent overnight protest in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim against draft arrest and military prison transfers led to blocked roads, fires, and clashes. Two protesters were arrested after police used crowd-control measures to clear Kikar HaShabbat and reopen traffic.
- 01Two protesters were arrested after a violent overnight Jerusalem protest.
- 02Demonstrators in Mea Shearim opposed arrests of draft dodgers sent to military prison.
- 03Police said protesters blocked roads, set fires, and threw objects at officers.
- 04Officers used a water cannon and stun grenades to clear Kikar HaShabbat.
- 05Police said the protest was not legitimate speech but a serious public-order violation.
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