Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather
Hundreds of Haredi men arrived at the Tel Hashomer IDF base to enlist, while anti-draft protesters blocked access to the facility. Police reported road closures on Ya'akov Dori Street in Kiryat Ono between Levi Eshkol and Shlomo Hamelech. Protests have persisted for two days, resulting in clashes between police and ultra-Orthodox demonstrators. While some Haredi youths are choosing to serve, citing inspiration from family members who served in Gaza, others have blocked West Bank highways and threatened traffic chaos in central Israel.
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- ✓ Hundreds of Haredi men arrived at Tel Hashomer to enlist in the IDF.
- ✓ Anti-draft protesters blocked the Tel Hashomer IDF base.
- ✓ Ultra-Orthodox protesters have rallied at an IDF recruitment office for two days.
- ✓ Israeli police clashed with ultra-Orthodox protesters over military service.
What changed
Protesters blocked roads into the Tel Hashomer base and clashed with police as hundreds of Haredi men arrived to enlist.
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Haredi enlistment at Tel Hashomer met with anti-draft protests
Hundreds of Haredi men arrived at the Tel Hashomer IDF base to enlist, while anti-draft protesters blocked access to the facility. Police reported road closures on Ya'akov Dori Street in Kiryat Ono between Levi Eshkol and Shlomo Hamelech. Protests have persisted for two days, resulting in clashes between police and ultra-Orthodox demonstrators. While some Haredi youths are choosing to serve, citing inspiration from family members who served in Gaza, others have blocked West Bank highways and threatened traffic chaos in central Israel.
Why it matters
The Israeli government is facing significant tension over the military draft of the ultra-Orthodox community. This friction has escalated into physical confrontations and infrastructure blockades as different factions within the Haredi community react to enlistment mandates.
What is confirmed
- Hundreds of Haredi men arrived at Tel Hashomer to enlist in the IDF.
- Anti-draft protesters blocked the Tel Hashomer IDF base.
- Ultra-Orthodox protesters have rallied at an IDF recruitment office for two days.
- Israeli police clashed with ultra-Orthodox protesters over military service.
- Ya'akov Dori Street in Kiryat Ono is blocked in both directions between Levi Eshkol Street and Shlomo Hamelech.
Still unconfirmed
- Protesters rushed an IDF checkpoint over an arrest involving a stolen car.
What to watch next
- Police reports on the number of arrests made during the Tel Hashomer blockades.
- Official IDF figures on the total number of Haredi enlistments following this wave.
- Statements from ultra-Orthodox leadership regarding the duration of the protests.
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- The Jerusalem Post — Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather
- Ynetnews — 'My brother served in Gaza, he inspired me': Haredi youths choose to enlist in IDF
- The Times of Israel — Dozens of ultra-Orthodox men block highway in West Bank after draft-dodger’s arrest
- Israel National News — Protesters rush to IDF checkpoint over arrest - Police: Car was stolen
- i24NEWS — Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Threaten Traffic Chaos In Central Israel During Evening Rush-hour
- Haaretz — Haredi Israelis Protest IDF Draft Outside Military Enlistment Center
- i24NEWS — Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Rally At IDF Recruitment Office For Second Day
- The Jerusalem Post — Haredi protesters block Tel Hashomer IDF base to stop draft
- Anadolu Ajansı — Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox Jew protesters over military service
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- www.yahoo.com — Anti-draft protesters try to block roads into Tel Hashomer IDF base, prevent haredi enlistment
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