Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

NPR Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 7:55AM 1 min read 3 hours ago

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

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