Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 23, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 23, 2017
Fresh ultra-Orthodox protests break out in capital
Police drive back dozens of ultra-Orthodox men who blocked Jerusalem’s light rail as part of renewed protests against the draft, police say.
In recent weeks, members of the ultra-Orthodox, also known as Haredi, community have stepped up their demonstrations against military enlistment, blocking major roadways and intersection in Jerusalem and other cities.
Police say the demonstration today took place on the tram line on Shivtei Yisrael street, near the Bar Lev intersection.
While the area has been cleared, traffic is backed up.
