Israel: Ultra-orthodox Jews clash with police in military draft protest

Scuffles broke out between Israeli police and ultra-Orthodox protesters in the city of Bnei Brak on Thursday, as part of the latest protests against military drafts in their community. At least 15 protesters were reportedly arrested. Police fired skunk-water cannon, which is diluted with a putrid smelling substance, at protesters. “We won’t surrender, we will fight with the State until they collapse, we are willing to die for it,“ protester Asher Orbach said. This is the latest in a series of protests de