Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated in Jerusalem on October 8 to oppose government conscription policies and the arrest of two young men who failed to report for mandatory military service. Police deployed mounted units and dragged demonstrators from the roads to disperse the crowds, highlighting a deepening political crisis. While mandatory military service applies broadly in Israel, the ultra-Orthodox population has historically enjoyed exemptions, creating fierce friction within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition as right-wing partners and opposition parties demand shared military burdens following extensive casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
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