Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men gathered outside the police station in Ofakim to protest the arrest of a community member accused of evading military service. The protest escalated as demonstrators blocked the entrance to the city and encircled the police station, demanding the man's release. Police responded by arresting three protesters, and one officer sustained minor injuries after being struck by a stone. Reports indicate that the detained protesters were later released after the crowd agreed to disperse.
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