Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Against IDF Conscription

JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 30: Ultra Orthodox Jewish men stand on a roof as thousands of demonstrators hold a massive anti-draft rally on October 30, 2025 in Jerusalem. Last year Israel's High Court of Justice ruled that the Israel Defence Forces must begin drafting military aged ultra-Orthodox men, known as Haredi. The ruling came after a law expired in June 2023 that had previously allowed Haredi to indefinitely defer conscription, as long as they were enrolled for study in yeshivas. Members of the ultra-Orthodox community have called for the "million rally" in Jerusalem in expectation of a new draft bill due to be presented in the Knesset which will regulate exemptions of Haredi yeshiva students from IDF service. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)