
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israel’s draft exemption as clashes break out
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About 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem against military conscription, leading to some clashes with police and multiple injuries.
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The rally shut down major roads leading into the capital, as protesters from across the country gathered to oppose efforts to conscript ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men into the Israel Defense Forces. At times, the demonstration turned violent as officers moved to clear blocked highways and restore order.
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