ByWALLA, MAARIV
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The anti-IDF draft extremist haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) protested at the Russian Compound in Jerusalem, Nitzan Prison in Ramla, Hadarim Prison near Netanya, and the Abu Kabir Prison in southern Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.

"We call on the public of Torah scholars, and those who fear the word of God throughout the country, to go out in a widespread protest against the extradition process," the Jerusalem Faction said.

The protesters denounced the detention of 19 haredi draft dodgers, with the Jerusalem protesters attempting to block vehicles transporting detainees from a nearby detention center, according to a statement by Israel Police.

Reports indicated that dozens of vehicles were blocked at the Russian Compound in downtown Jerusalem.

Israel Police said later on Wednesday that the Jerusalem protests had been dispersed and roads had reopened to traffic.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters demonstrate against the arrest of ultra orthodox jewish men who took part in a protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg and were later handed over to the military police, outside the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv, June 10, 2026.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters demonstrate against the arrest of ultra orthodox jewish men who took part in a protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg and were later handed over to the military police, outside the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv, June 10, 2026. (credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)

Three suspects have been arrested for rioting and attacking police officers.

Advance notice of protests

The Jerusalem Faction issued an advance notice to residents of central Israel ahead of the protests.

"Residents of the center, pay attention!" said the notice. "There will be a protest in the coming days, and this area will be closed to traffic due to the continued arrest of yeshiva students and the persecution of the Torah world."

The notice included a picture of Shoham, Ben Gurion Airport, Lod, Ramla, Petah Tikva, Yehud, and Rishon LeZion, and stated that routes 1, 6, 40, 431, 44, and 443 would be closed to traffic.

On Tuesday, haredi protesters blocked a Jerusalem road in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood, Ynet reported.

According to Ynet, the protest was sparked by false reports of a draft dodger's arrest.

Rioters, eight of whom were arrested, started fires and broke into a police station.

"We will not tolerate any harm to the symbols of government and to the valuable police officers who work to protect the law and the public," said Jerusalem District Police Commander Avshalom Peled.

Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.