Ultra-Orthodox protesters rally at IDF recruitment office for second day

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered outside the military recruitment office at the Tel Hashomer IDF base on Monday morning, continuing demonstrations against efforts to enlist members of their community. Some protesters spent the night at the site and sought to disrupt operations by blocking nearby roads. Police and Border Police officers were deployed to clear the routes and remove demonstrators obstructing traffic. The protest followed a similar demonstration on Sunday that aimed to interfere with an enlistment day for ultra-Orthodox recruits. Ultra-Orthodox Jews block roads across Israel in protest of military draft Several politicians attended Sunday’s events to show support for those reporting for service, including Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman and reservist movement leaders Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel. Suggested articles Chaos on Israel's roads as Haredi draft protests escalate nationwide | i24NEWS 54,000 draft orders to be sent as IDF expands ultra-Orthodox recruitment | i24NEWS Ultra-Orthodox parties prevent dissolution of Knesset over IDF draft | i24NEWS