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Coverage dated October 29, 2025

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem

Headline from The Boston Globe

Deep divisions in Israeli society over the current draft exemption given to the ultra-Orthodox has emerged as the most serious threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Deep divisions in Israeli society over the current draft exemption given to the ultra-Orthodox has emerged as the most serious threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

  2. Fox News

    Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israel’s draft exemption as clashes break out (opens Fox News)

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    About 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem against military conscription, leading to some clashes with police and multiple injuries.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in Jerusalem (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men covered the entrance to Jerusalem in a sea of black Thursday to protest plans to draft them into the military, singing, clapping and holding signs saying they would rather go to jail.

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