IDF soldier attacked in Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox neighborhood

Residents of an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem attack an IDF solider, throwing eggs and hurling insults at him as he walks down the street of Mea Sheraim.

A video of the incident shows angry residents shouting at the Givati Brigade soldier to “get out” and calling him “hardak,” a derogatory term for ultra-Orthodox Jews who join the army.

Police are called to the scene and arrest one man involved in the assault.

"חרד"ק, תסתלק מפה!": תיעוד של חרדים תוקפים חייל בשכונת מאה שערים בירושלים. @Yossi_eli ואבישי בן חיים עם הדיווח >> https://t.co/09WqW7oUNx pic.twitter.com/kvOosD3KVr

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The attack comes amid widespread protests in recent months by members of the ultra-Orthodox community against Israel’s compulsory military service.

Last week, police were called to rescue an ultra-Orthodox soldier who was trapped inside a Mea Shearim bookstore by an angry mob of protesters.