Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads and Trains Across Israel over Military Draft
Police arrested two protesters as ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked major roads and rail lines, forcing Israel Railways to suspend service across central Israel.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military.
Anti-draft Haredi protesters smash Jerusalem police building doors, block railway tra
Anti-draft Haredi protesters brought rail traffic in central Israel to a halt, attempted to storm the home of a senior police commander and blocked major roads across the country, as Haredi municipal leaders declared the police 'an enemy' and suspended cooperation.
Protesters also gathered in front of the home of a senior police officer, whom they hold responsible for the arrests
The deserter protest is once again disrupting traffic on the main roads: Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked the Mitairim Bridge and the Ganot Interchange following the Jerusalem faction's call for demonstrations across the country. Police are preparing for continued blockades and heavy traffic congestion.
A 25-year-old man tried to block a motorcycle on the road, and was seriously injured, another person was moderately injured • Commissioner Danny Levy to N12: I view the attack on police officers and police facilities very seriously • Huge blockades on Highway 4: Protesters broke through the barriers at the Ganot Interchange • A train that was on its way to Jerusalem returned to Tel Aviv following the blocking of the tracks • Riots at the home of…
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