Ultra-Orthodox protesters block major Israeli highway over draft evader arrests

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Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked Route 4 near Yavne for about two hours during rush hour on October 18, protesting the weekend arrests of two IDF draft evaders. Protesters scuffled with drivers before police used stun grenades and water cannon to clear the highway.

Sources:The Times of Israel The Jerusalem Post

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Ultra-Orthodox block main highway in rush hour protest over draft dodgers’ arrest The Times of Israel
Stun grenades, water cannon deployed to disperse haredi protesters blocking Highway 4 near Yavne The Jerusalem Post