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Israeli Soldier Rescued Amid Haredi Anti-Draft Protest

2/1/2026

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A Haredi Israeli soldier was rescued from an anti-draft protest in Jerusalem, where he was trapped in a supermarket with about 400 protesters.
He said protesters threw objects at him.
Police units, including the Special Patrol Unit and mounted forces, arrived to extract him.
Video footage shows police entering the supermarket to escort him to safety.
The incident highlights tensions over the ultra-Orthodox community's opposition to military service in Israel.

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A Haredi Israeli soldier was rescued from an anti-draft protest in Jerusalem, where he was trapped in a supermarket with about 400 protesters.
He said protesters threw objects at him.
Police units, including the Special Patrol Unit and mounted forces, arrived to extract him.
Video footage shows police entering the supermarket to escort him to safety.
The incident highlights tensions over the ultra-Orthodox community's opposition to military service in Israel.