Haredi protests
Israel Police preparing for mass haredi anti-draft protests across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv regions
The combination of the anti-draft protests and a Ramat Gan concert has raised concerns about heavy traffic congestion and the blocking of major roads throughout the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
'Rather die than be drafted': Thousands take to Jerusalem's streets in haredi anti-draft march
Ultra-Orthodox rioters clash with police, locals in Jerusalem's Old City, 11 arrested
Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report
'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests
“Now we are asking to return Basimta Cafe to what it was intended to be: a calm, pleasant and open place for coffee, culture and dialogue,” said the CEO of Jews for Jesus, Eli Birnbaum.
WATCH: Anti-draft protesters try to block roads into Tel Hashomer base, prevent haredi enlistment
Ya'akov Dori Street in Kiryat Ono, from Levi Eshkol Street to Shlomo Hamelech, is blocked in both directions, Israel Police said, urging drivers to take alternate routes.
Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather
“The young men who walked through those gates this morning show you can be fully committed to Torah study and still defend this country on the front line," said Lt.-Col. (res) Yossi Levi.
Haredi protesters set road blocks at Jerusalem entrance roads, disrupting traffic into city
Traffic was disrupted at the entrance to Jerusalem on Saturday evening after Haredi protesters set up a series of roadblocks, police said.
Haredi protest erupts on Route 433 after police arrest draft dodger suspected of stealing car
According to the police, a 20-year-old had been caught driving a stolen car, after which it was determined that he was also a draft evader.
Haredi protesters block major Israeli highway after draft dodger's arrest
Ahead of the protest, police said Highway 4 will be blocked between the Aluf Sade Interchange in Ramat Gan and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange in Petah Tikva.
'Malchieli is a murderer!' Shas condemns protests against MK over haredi draft law
Malchieli has stated that yeshiva students should be able to defer service as long as Torah study is their occupation, and recently said he would "not ask for a collective exemption for haredim."
Suspect arrested for allegedly vandalizing Basimta cafe during protests against its Shabbat opening
According to the police, the suspect is thought to have vandalized the cafe with graffiti, thrown garbage at it, and damaged the cafe's lock.
Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report
The suspect was released approximately half an hour later, before the Military Police could arrive, an organization that aids haredi draft dodgers stated.
Haredi demonstrators, counterprotestors clash at sixth consecutive Shabbat protest of Basimta Cafe
Every weekend for the past six weeks, those who disapprove of the café being open on Shabbat have protested at the location, while supporters of the business held counterprotests.
