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Seventeen ultra-Orthodox protesters arrested during anti-draft protests in Jerusalem, Tel Hashomer
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Protesters attempted to block vehicles by lying in the road and addressing officers with hateful chants outside IDF recruitment offices in Tel Hashomer. At least 15 ultra-Orthodox protesters were arrested during the ongoing draft day. Two additional protesters were arrested in a second demonstration near military recruitment offices in Jerusalem. Protesters also blocked the Light Rail on Jaffa Road, prompting officers to move them off the tracks.