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Ultra-Orthodox Protests Turn Violent in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem

Four young ultra-Orthodox men were injured during protests in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem on Sunday, sparked by the arrest of a draft dodger. One 15-year-old sustained moderate-to-severe injuries, possibly from a stun grenade, while others were lightly injured.

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Ultra-Orthodox Protests Turn Violent in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Four young men were injured during ultra-Orthodox protests in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem.
02A 15-year-old sustained moderate-to-severe injuries, reportedly from a stun grenade.
03Protests erupted over the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox draft dodger.
04Rioters threw stones at police and damaged infrastructure, according to authorities.
05Demonstrators also blocked Jerusalem's light rail, leading to police intervention.

Police reported hundreds of rioters threw stones and damaged property, and demonstrators also blocked Jerusalem's light rail.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original