Mass Haredi Protests Block Major Israeli Highways Over Military Draft
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) demonstrators blocked Highways 1 and 4 across central Israel in mass protests against the IDF draft and the recent arrests of Torah students. The protests escalated into violent physical altercations between demonstrators and secular citizens. Members of the Knesset, including Yitzhak Goldknopf and Michael Malkieli, were present at the rallies, significantly raising political tensions surrounding conscription policy.
Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jerusalem / Central District, Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Jerusalem Post