Why Israel's ultra-Orthodox mainstream worries about its image - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Danny Zaken

Danny Zaken

Oct 25, 2017

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men sit on a road as they try to block it during a protest in Jerusalem, Oct. 23, 2017. The demonstrators wear yellow stars such as Jews had to wear in Nazi Germany, saying the demand that they serve in the military is a "Nazi decree." — REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters take part in a demonstration against members of their community serving in the Israeli army, in Jerusalem March 28, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTX333A1

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Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against the detention of a member of their community who refuses to serve in the Israeli army, in Jerusalem November 28, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun - RC1F0E35C7C0

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