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Ultra-Orthodox Clash with Police Over Army Conscription

10/27/2025

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Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, blocked roads and clashed with police on October 25, 2025, after three yeshiva students were arrested for refusing army recruitment orders.
A massive prayer rally against conscription is scheduled for October 26, organized by Rabbi Dov Lando of Degel HaTorah.
The Knesset is preparing to discuss a bill addressing ultra-Orthodox enlistment regulations after a wave of arrests and internal disagreements among ultra-Orthodox factions.

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Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, blocked roads and clashed with police on October 25, 2025, after three yeshiva students were arrested for refusing army recruitment orders.
A massive prayer rally against conscription is scheduled for October 26, organized by Rabbi Dov Lando of Degel HaTorah.
The Knesset is preparing to discuss a bill addressing ultra-Orthodox enlistment regulations after a wave of arrests and internal disagreements among ultra-Orthodox factions.