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Israeli police use stun grenades and mounted units to disperse ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) demonstrators protesting the detention of draft resisters and mandatory military service in occupied West Jerusalem on June 1, 2026.
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The Israeli parliament approved the legislation on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition as the army struggles with a shortage of personnel.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 July, 2026
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