Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest against conscription

Published: 10/30/2025
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest against conscription
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest in Jerusalem against changes to conscription laws affecting religious students. The "march of the million" comprises various sects and factions demanding exemptions for full-time yeshiva students remain unchanged. Calls for increased participation intensified during the recent conflict in Gaza.