Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked several major highways across Israel, causing hours of traffic disruption. The protests centered on opposition to military conscription, with participants primarily from anti-Zionist religious communities who prioritize Torah study over army service. Police intervened in Bnei Brak, temporarily closing a main street due to what they described as an illegal gathering. The unrest follows recent arrests of individuals who did not secure official exemptions from the draft, highlighting ongoing tensions between the state and ultra-Orthodox groups.