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Israel Online · Oct 8, 2026

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Major Traffic Disruptions as Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Draft Protests Begin Across Israel Heavy traffic jams are reported in Jerusalem and central Israel as ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against the military draft of yeshiva students. The protesters strongly oppose forcing young men studying Torah to serve in the IDF, insisting they should remain in religious studies. Jerusalem's light rail has reportedly suspended service, while protesters have blocked roads near the Chords Bridge in Jerusalem and the Coca-Cola Bridge near Bnei Brak. Additional road blockages are expected, with traffic likely to worsen as 17,000 people head to a concert at Ramat Gan Stadium tonight.

*Major Traffic Disruptions as Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Draft Protests Begin Across Israel* Heavy traffic jams are reported in Jerusalem and central Israel as ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against the military draft of yeshiva students. The protesters strongly oppose forcing young men studying Torah to serve in the IDF, insisting they should remain in religious studies. Jerusalem's light rail has reportedly suspended service, while protesters have blocked roads near the Chords Bridge in Jerusalem and the Coca-Cola Bridge near Bnei Brak. Additional road blockages are expected, with traffic likely to worsen as 17,000 people head to a concert at Ramat Gan Stadium tonight.

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