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Ultra-Orthodox Protest Erupts in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, Five Injured
Hundreds of extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh overnight following the arrest of a draft dodger. The demonstrators blocked roads and hurled objects, leading to violent dispersal by police.
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What happened
- 01Hundreds of extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh overnight.
- 02The protests followed the arrest and imprisonment of draft dodger Yaari Lieberman.
- 03Demonstrators blocked roads, set fires, and threw objects at security forces.
- 04Five people were injured in Beit Shemesh and evacuated to hospitals.
- 05Police denied responsibility for injuries to two youths, stating they pushed a barrier themselves.
Five people were injured in Beit Shemesh and evacuated to hospitals, with two others reportedly injured during police actions. Police denied responsibility for the injuries of two youths, stating they pushed a barrier themselves.
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