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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

NPR News · Jun 2, 2026, 7:55 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

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