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Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Law Turns Violent After Nationwide Prayer Gatherings
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters gathered at 13 sites across Israel on Friday night, with the main rally in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem demonstration turned violent, blocking roads, prompting police to use force, water cannons and stun grenades, and ending with two arrests.
- 01Nationwide prayer rallies opposed the draft of yeshiva students and married scholars.
- 02The main demonstration took place in Jerusalem near Zupnick Square and Shabbat Square.
- 03Hundreds blocked roads, and police said some protesters tried to attack passing cars.
- 04Police declared the rally illegal and used water cannons and stun grenades to disperse it.
- 05Two suspects were arrested and taken for questioning after the unrest.
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