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Massive Protests Erupt at Israeli Military Recruitment Offices Amid Draft Opposition
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
On the first day of Av, thousands protested at Israeli military recruitment offices in Tel Hashomer and Jerusalem against drafting yeshiva students, leading to clashes with police amid heavy heat and large crowds.
- 01Thousands protested at Tel Hashomer recruitment office against yeshiva student conscription.
- 02Prominent rabbis and yeshiva heads supported the protests from a large truck stage.
- 03Wealthy supporters distributed umbrellas to shield protesters from intense summer heat.
- 04Simultaneous but smaller protests occurred outside Jerusalem's recruitment office.
- 05Israeli police reinforced presence and clashed with protesters blocking traffic routes.
- 06The Admor of Vasloi was notably seen actively protesting among the crowd.
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