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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
- Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protested nationwide, blocking roads and trains in major cities.
- Police struggled to control crowds with water cannons and horses as traffic halted nationwide.
- The protest highlights ongoing tensions over exemptions for ultra-Orthodox students from military service.
- The demonstrations threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition amid political pressure.
- Israel maintains military activity in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria while handling domestic protests.
- Authorities said demonstrators attacked a soldier near a protest bus station in Jerusalem.
- Ultra-Orthodox communities argue that service would clash with religious observance and warn against forcing attendance.
- The government has extended exemptions and delayed reforms, contributing to the current protests.
- Some protesters carried signs opposing service for religious reasons and national identity.
- The ultra-Orthodox community represents about 13% of Israeli society and is growing rapidly.
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