Ultra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. Despite the court ruling, most Haredi men still do not show up for service.The exemption is one of the most contentious issues dividing Israelis after nearly three years of war in the region. It is also expected to be a major issue during elections set to take place this fall.Military service is compulsory for most Israelis when they turn 18.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIsrael’s Ultra-Orthodox Riot Against Military Draft Outside Judge’s HomeIsrael’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.Listen · 4:43 min Share full articleMembers of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community protested outside the home of Noam Sohlberg, a Supreme Court Justice, in the settlement of Alon Shvut in the West Bank on Wednesday.Credit...Chaim Goldberg/Flash90By Isabel KershnerReporting from JerusalemJune 4, 2026 window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010805361");…
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