Police Rescue Soldier From Ultra-Orthodox Crowd During Draft Protest
Bodycam footage shows police extracting a soldier from an ultra-Orthodox crowd on Monday after anti-draft demonstrators attempted to reach him. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests against military conscription.
citizen.co.zaPolice removed a soldier from a crowd of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators on Monday after anti-draft protesters tried to reach him, according to bodycam footage released by authorities. The footage shows officers forming a protective line around the soldier while demonstrators pressed forward.
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Police then escorted the soldier away from the area. The confrontation took place during demonstrations against proposed changes to military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox communities.
Background on the Draft Dispute Ultra-Orthodox groups have staged repeated protests against legislation that would end long-standing exemptions from military service. Anti-draft activists have also gathered at protest sites. The bodycam recording captures both groups present at the same location during the incident. No injuries were reported in the footage.
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