NYTIMES (Isabel Kershner) - Ultra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft
Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.
Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.
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.
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.