5 Arrested, 8 Injured After Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Draft Protest Blocks Rush Hour Traffic

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Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have once again blocked several highways in central Israel this Wednesday to protest against their participation in compulsory military service and to reject the arrest of those who refuse to resort to calls to join the army, a recruitment that was exempted until more than a year ago by the young people of the Haredi community. The Israeli police, for their part, have decided to charge against the demonstrations …

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Dozens of protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest of the arrest of deserters, causing severe traffic disruptions. During police attempts to evacuate the protesters, clashes broke out at the scene, the forces used stun grenades and five protesters were arrested. Source in the Jerusalem Division: "We will not remain silent about the violence we suffered this morning"