Haredi protesters plan demonstration on Highway 4 following arrest of draft dodger
A Haredi protest is expected to disrupt traffic near Bnei Brak as demonstrators protest the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox individual over failure to enlist in the IDF
Assessment
Haredi protesters are blocking a major highway to challenge the military draft for their community. The arrest of one individual has become a flashpoint for broader resentment over conscription exemptions. Watch for whether the protest escalates into a sustained confrontation with police or draws political figures into the debate.