Demonstrations have broken out in Israel as ultra-Orthodox Jewish community members rally against government efforts to conscript them into military service.
Photographs from the protests show large gatherings of ultra-Orthodox Jews expressing their opposition to mandatory military service, a requirement that has long been a source of conflict between this religious community and Israeli authorities.
The issue of military conscription for ultra-Orthodox men has been a deeply divisive topic in Israel, with many in the community arguing that their religious studies and way of life should exempt them from mandatory service in the armed forces.
The demonstrations highlight the ongoing struggle over how Israel balances national defense needs with the religious and cultural practices of its ultra-Orthodox population.
