Haredi protesters rally, block roads in Jerusalem over arrest of draft dodger

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters have been demonstrating near the main entrance to Jerusalem for the last few hours over the arrest of a yeshiva student who refused the military draft.

The protesters have caused traffic problems by blocking roads in the area.

According to Ynet, one policeman was injured during the protests and taken to receive medical treatment.

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