At least five people were arrested during clashes between ultraOrthodox Jews and Israeli police on Sunday. Crowds had gathered to demonstrate against last week's Israeli Supreme Court order to begin enlisting them for military service. The ultraOrthodox community makes up around 13% of Israel's population and has been exempt from military service for religious reasons. The issue has been a source of tension for decades, and has intensified since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

00:00 UltraOrthodox Israelis protest over army draft plans
02:10 Alfred Bodenheimer, Professor of Jewish literature and history

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