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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest after students' arrest over conscription refusal

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clashed with police in Jerusalem on Thursday after two seminary students were arrested by military police for refusing to do military service. “They want us in the army only so that we become secular, to break the continuity of the people of Israel. There will be a war over this matter, and we are even ready for them, to shed our blood, to the last drop of blood we will fight this,” says one protester. The Israeli army announced in early July that tens of thousands of conscription orders would be sent out to ultra-Orthodox Jews. The group has so far been exempted from military service, a contentious issue in Israel that has gained traction as the war on Gaza drags on and puts a strain on army reservists. Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye