Haredi protests
Haredi demonstrators, counterprotestors clash at sixth consecutive Shabbat protest of Basimta Cafe
Every weekend for the past six weeks, those who disapprove of the café being open on Shabbat have protested at the location, while supporters of the business held counterprotests.
Haredi anti-draft protesters demonstrate against new Ma'alot Tzur enlistment program head- report
Israel Police declare haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem disruptive after major road blocked
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Haredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report
Additional footage shared by KAN shows a police officer speaking with protesters, saying that "I didn't even bring any patrol cars, I came alone."
Defense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Counterprotest begins in Bnei Brak after mass traffic disruption from ultra-orthodox draft protest
Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., hundreds of protesters are expected to arrive in Bnei Brak as part of a demonstration against inequality in the burden of service.
Netanyahu's political survival deal with the ultra-Orthodox comes at Israel's expense - opinion
The rotten deal Netanyahu is weaving in public with his non-Zionist partners allows the haredi sector to milk Israel's reserves dry without contributing anything.
Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic
Protests cause heavy traffic on 29 major roads • Social media footage shows protesters and secular citizens in violent physical altercations • MKs Goldknopf, Malkieli attended protests
'Release Sohlberg's hostages': Soldiers, haredi protesters clash outside of Military Prison 10
Sohlberg has become a focal point of such protests following his order to increase arrests of draft evaders, the peak of which took place on June 3, when a haredi riot broke out outside of his home.
