Ultra-Orthodox Jews stage mass protest to denounce conscription bill

Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have protested in Jerusalem against a draft law that could see them face military service. The demonstration saw those in attendance taking part in mass prayers that paralysed parts of the city. Police estimated the crowd at over 300,000 people. Protester Abraham Hausman told euronews why the proposal is causing such uproar: “One of the important elements of the Jewish religion is the study of its Torah. It’s the most important part of it, and they... READ MOR