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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads while leading government coalition
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Walla · 1 day ago
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What happened
A Hebrew opinion column criticizes ultra-Orthodox activists who blocked roads while being part of the governing establishment. It contrasts their protest against military service with the burden borne by reservists and civilians after the war in Gaza envelope communities.
- 01The writer condemns a coordinated haredi road blockade on the way from Kfar Aza to Tel Aviv.
- 02He says ultra-Orthodox leaders are part of Netanyahu’s governing establishment, not outside it.
- 03The column contrasts their protest with the suffering and sacrifice seen in Kfar Aza.
- 04It says arrests of draft evaders are rare, while reservists have served for hundreds of days.
- 05The article argues the government funds the ultra-Orthodox even as their supporters block roads.
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