Israeli police used water cannons and mounted units to disperse ultra-Orthodox protesters who blocked a major intersection in Jerusalem on Monday. Demonstrators were protesting efforts to end long-standing military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community. Clashes broke out as police moved in, deploying foul-smelling liquid from water cannons and removing protesters from the roadway. The dispute comes amid growing political pressure in Israel over military conscription, with opponents of the exemption arguing that ultra-Orthodox men should share the burden of service during ongoing regional conflicts.
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