Ultra-Orthodox draft protesters storm Israel military police chief’s home
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters stormed the home of Israel's military police chief, Brigadier-General Yuval Yamin, on April 28, barricading themselves in his garden to protest conscription enforcement. The action followed a High Court ruling on April 26 ordering the government to cut financial benefits and pursue criminal charges against draft dodgers. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, strongly condemned the break-in as a violent overreach. The long-standing draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox men engaged in religious study has become a flashpoint amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
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Ultra-Orthodox draft protesters storm Israel military police chief’s homeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Ultra-Orthodox Jew, who is largely exempt from military service, holds a placard while protesting with others against conscriptionon on April 28.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 07:53 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 07:53 AMJERUSALEM - A group of Jewish ultra-Orthodox anti-conscription protesters on April 28 stormed the home of Israel’s military police chief, barricading themselves in his garden in protest over moves to punish those who refuse to answer conscription call-ups.The move came after Israel’s High Court of Justice on April 26 ordered the state to cut financial benefits to ultra-Orthodox Jews who dodge being drafted and to start criminal proceedings…
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