On Sunday, a significant clash erupted in central Jerusalem as thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men protested against a Supreme Court ruling mandating their enlistment for military service. The decision, which could potentially destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government, has sparked outrage among the ultra-Orthodox community.
The protest, initially peaceful in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood, escalated as the crowd moved towards central Jerusalem, resulting in violent confrontations with law enforcement. Israeli police reported incidents of rock-throwing and an attack on the car of an ultra-Orthodox Cabinet minister, prompting the use of water cannons and mounted police to disperse the demonstrators.
