Thousands Protest Against Conscription Law in Jerusalem
Thousands of haredim from the [translate:אידא החרדית] and the Jerusalem Faction demonstrated in Jerusalem against the draft law, blocking streets as rabbis urged for "war" on the decree.
Details of the Demonstration
The protest began at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Dushinsky Study Hall on Shmuel Hanavi Street. Participants then marched toward Ammunition Hill. Police deployed forces and blocked several streets in the city center.
Background and Court Decision
The demonstration follows a ruling by the [translate:בית הדין של אידא החרדית] court that called for "sacrifice" and to "go to war" against the "conscription decree." This decision has sparked several protests that started earlier this week.
Court Deliberations on Participation
During a special court session, there was debate about joining the large rally held last week by the general haredi public. The court was divided and did not issue an official call to action.
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, head of the court, published a personal letter urging participation in the demonstration and attended it himself.
The Rebbe of the Toldos Aharon court also took part in the protest.
Jerusalem Faction Involvement
Members of the Jerusalem Faction, led by Rabbi Tzvi Friedman, joined Thursday’s protest. They also participated in the previous rally and issued a call to their followers to take part.
Summary: The haredi community in Jerusalem, led by religious leaders, continues to actively resist the conscription law through coordinated mass demonstrations and strong calls for opposition.
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