Tens of Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Military Draft in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested in Jerusalem against military service, demanding legislative protection from conscription amid rising tensions in Israels ruling coalition.

• The protest in Jerusalem drew tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews, highlighting growing discontent over military service requirements for the Haredi Judaism community.
• Participants demanded a law from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that would formally exempt them from Israels mandatory military service, a promise long unfulfilled.
• The mass demonstration is a response to a recent crackdown on draft dodgers within the Haredi Judaism community, intensifying political strain within Israels right-wing coalition.