Israel: Ultra-Orthodox Jews block roads near Tel Aviv to protest mandatory military draft.

SHOTLIST: TEL AVIV, ISRAEL (AUGUST 24, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH PROTESTERS GATHERING, HOLDING BANNERS AND CHANTING SLOGANS AGAINST MANDATORY MILITARY ENLISTMENT TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - AUGUST 24: Ultra-Orthodox Jews (Haredim) blocked a major road in the central Israeli city of Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv on Monday, August 24, protesting mandatory military conscription. The demonstration erupted following the detention of a draft refuser earlier this week, with protesters halting vehicular traffic to reaffirm their absolute refusal to serve in the Israeli military.