Draft Protests Escalate: Clashes and Blockades in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrations protesting military conscription have escalated into severe clashes and unrest in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, news outlets Arutz 7 and Reshet 13 reported.

According to Reshet 13, the protests were called following the resumption of arrests of draft evaders. Arutz 7 reported that the demonstrations intensified, with protesters damaging vehicles, blocking major roads, and disrupting traffic across both cities.

At this stage, further details regarding injuries or arrests during the disturbances have not yet been released.