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Ultra-Orthodox rioters arrested, soldier rescued; IDF warns draft law needed.

6/5/2026

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Police arrested eight ultra-Orthodox protesters after they broke into the Beit Shemesh police station following a draft-dodger arrest.
On June 1, 2026, police rescued a soldier from a Haredi riot in Jerusalem.
The protests blocked Highway 4, Highway 1, Jerusalem light rail and tracks near Ben Gurion Airport, halting traffic.
The Israel Defense Forces warned a combat-soldier shortage could worsen if draft-evasion legislation is not passed.

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Police arrested eight ultra-Orthodox protesters after they broke into the Beit Shemesh police station following a draft-dodger arrest.
On June 1, 2026, police rescued a soldier from a Haredi riot in Jerusalem.
The protests blocked Highway 4, Highway 1, Jerusalem light rail and tracks near Ben Gurion Airport, halting traffic.
The Israel Defense Forces warned a combat-soldier shortage could worsen if draft-evasion legislation is not passed.