Extreme Haredi protesters are demonstrating against military conscription in Jerusalem on Sunday evening. Police and Border Police forces are on the scene, according to a report.
What began as a protest against conscription on Shivat Yisrael Street in Jerusalem on Sunday evening escalated into a riot, with participants blocking traffic routes. Police and Border Police forces are operating at the scene to clear the area, according to reports.
Initial reports at 20:36 Jerusalem noted Haredi protesters demonstrating against military draft enforcement, with special police units (Yassam) and Border Police present. Within the same hour, the situation escalated into a riot, with rioters blocking traffic routes. The latest reports indicate police are acting to clear Shivat Yisrael Street.
The Jerusalem Faction, a hardline Haredi movement known for its uncompromising stance against military service, has led multiple protests in recent months. As The Zioneer reported on June 29, the faction mobilized to block the arrest of a draft evader, forcing military police to withdraw without making the arrest. On June 17, footage showed police using batons against Haredi protesters during a demonstration. The faction has also blocked highways and IDF bases in previous protests, as documented in The Zioneer's coverage.
No injuries or arrests have been reported so far. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the situation.
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