Israeli Police Clash With Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Opposing Mandatory Military Service in Jerusalem
June 7, 2026Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem to protest mandatory military service, leading to clashes with Israeli police and major disruptions across the city.
Videos from the scene showed protesters blocking roads, gathering beneath buses and confronting police as authorities responded with water cannons, mounted officers and stun grenades.
For decades, military exemptions for many ultra-Orthodox men have been one of the most divisive issues in Israeli society.
But as Israel’s wars continue and military demands increase, pressure has grown for those exemptions to end.
While political leaders continue to speak of national unity, the images from the streets told a different story.
A country increasingly divided over war, military service and who should bear its costs.
Source: @aljazeeraenglish
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