Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators storm police station in Beit Shemesh
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators stormed a police station in Beit Shemesh, Israel, after the arrest of a man accused of abandoning military service. The confrontation took place on 1 June 2026 and prompted a police response at the scene. Israeli police used sound bombs and tear gas to disperse the crowd.The incident was reported in Beit Shemesh, a city in central Israel, and involved a direct clash between demonstrators and police. The immediate trigger was the arrest of a man linked to military service evasion, according to the supplied report. No injuries, arrests among the demonstrators, or damage to the station... [Continue Reading]
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