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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 30, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Five arrested, one injured at Jerusalem protest against Haredi draft; police still dispersing crowds
Police clash with demonstrators during a protest against the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students to the IDF, in Jerusalem, June 30, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90)
Police arrest five Haredi protesters at a demonstration in Jerusalem against drafting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students to the Israel Defense Forces; two for attacking officers and three for throwing stones or other objects.
The detainees are held for questioning, according to a police statement.
There are also reports that one person was injured as violent clashes broke out between police and protesters.
Several protesters blocked the light rail on Jerusalem’s central Jaffa Street, according to the Ynet news site.
Police, including mounted officers, are still working to disperse the protest.
