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(20 Mar 2017) Israeli police on Monday used a water cannon to disperse dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the conscription of their community to the Israeli army.
In a recent move Israeli authorities arrested the son of a prominent rabbi for following his father, Rabbi Auerbach's instructions to refuse to report for service.
The move sparked anger among the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community leading to frequent clashes with police.
At least two people were detained during Monday's protests.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews had for years been exempt from military service, which is compulsory for Jewish Israelis.
The arrangement caused widespread resentment among Israel's secular majority and in 2014 the Knesset passed legislation that extended the draft to members of the ultra-Orthodox community.
Many claim the military will expose their youth to secularism and undermine their devout lifestyle.
Men who choose to serve in the army are frequently shunned by their communities.

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