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Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis protested in Jerusalem against plans to end military service exemptions for religious students.

Protesters said the proposal threatens their traditional way of life, while officials argue broader enlistment could address military manpower shortages.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis gathered in Jerusalem to protest proposed amendments to a law that exempts religious students from mandatory military service.

The demonstration comes amid increasing calls for more participation from yeshiva students as Israel faces a shortage of manpower in its ongoing war in Gaza .

This marks the first time in a decade that all major ultra-Orthodox sects have united in protest — the last such mobilisation occurred in 2014 against a

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