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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station | Police
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash with Police in Beit Shemesh
BEIT SHEMESH, Israel — Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators stormed a police station in Beit Shemesh on June 1, 2026, to protest the arrest of a man who had abandoned his military service.
In response to the escalating situation, Israeli police deployed sound bombs and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding military conscription within the ultra-Orthodox community, which has historically resisted mandatory service.
