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Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest mandatory military service

In Israel, Ultra-Orthodox Jews marched to protest the mandatory military service law approved by the Supreme Court in June.

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Mounted police also intervened.

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According to Israeli media outlet Kan, three people were detained due to the unrest.

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In June, the Israeli Supreme Court had approved the decision for the army to conscript Ultra-Orthodox men.

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In Israel, three-year military service is mandatory for both men and women.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who make up 12% of the population, were previously exempt from mandatory military service.

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