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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads and Trains in Israel Over Military Draft

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested in Israel on June 1, 2026, against mandatory military enlistment. The demonstrations involved blocking roads and trains and resulted in some vehicles being set on fire.

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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested in Israel on June 1, 2026, against mandatory military enlistment. The demonstrations involved blocking roads and trains and resulted in some vehicles being set on fire.

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

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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads and Trains in Israel Over Military Draft