Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem during a protest against a supreme court order for them to begin military service. The protesters threw rocks and attacked a minister’s car, prompting the police to use water cannon and horses to disperse the crowd. Military service is compulsory in Israel, but ultra-Orthodox parties have won exemptions for their followers, causing resentment among the broader public. Meanwhile, Israeli forces advanced further into Gaza, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying homes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to fighting Hamas until all objectives are achieved. In other events, an airstrike in the West Bank killed a Palestinian militant, and Israeli troops were injured by a drone strike in the Golan Heights. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi criticized the international community’s response to the conflict in Gaza. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for launching projectiles at Israel from Gaza, resulting in no casualties. The director of the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City was released by Israeli forces after being detained since November. Al Jazeera was banned from operating in Israel. Around 20 projectiles were fired from Khan Younis in Gaza towards Israel, with some intercepted and others falling on Israeli territory. Shareholders welcome and summary.
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Live Israel-Gaza War Updates: Jewish Ultra-Orthodox Men Clash with Police in Jerusalem Over Conscription Law
