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Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men in Israel on Sunday protested against their conscription into the military. The protests were triggered by a recent Supreme Court order to begin enlisting ultra-Orthodox men for military service. Local media reported violent clashes between the protesters and police in Jerusalem on Sunday evening. Police mounted on horses and a water cannon were used to disperse the demonstrators, who were dressed in black suits. The protesters threw rocks and attacked police officers, resulting in five arrests. There have been exemptions from compulsory military service …

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