Haredi demonstrators rioted in Beit Shemesh, blocking buses and throwing stones, as police units moved in to disperse the crowd.
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) activists protesting against the ongoing draft bill process rioted in Beit Shemesh on Monday night, blocking buses, setting fires in trash cans, and throwing stones at police officers, Israel Police announced.
Israel Police mobilize to disperse rioting haredi protesters in Beit Shemesh, December 1, 2025. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
The protest activity was not coordinated in advance with Israel Police.
Officers from the police’s Special Patrol Unit (YASAM) and Border Police officers mobilized in an attempt to control the riot, calling on protesters to cease and disperse.
The riot continued despite these calls to stop, leading to police officers forcefully dispersing the crowd, police confirmed.
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters gather in Mea She’arim, Jerusalem, to celebrate draft dodgers’ release from miiltary prison, November 30, 2025; illustrative. (credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)
Haredi stone-throwers attack Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion’s car in capital
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion’s car was attacked by haredi rock-throwers at Avinoam Yellin Street in the capital city, Israel Police said last Monday.
No injuries were reported, although the vehicle’s windshield was damaged.
At the time, the mayor was visiting the Mea She’arim neighborhood.
Police arrest 14-year-old suspected in attack on MK Yoav Ben-Tzur’s vehicle
A 14-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested, Israel Police announced on November 23, a week after the attack on the car of Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur.
The incident occurred in central Jerusalem, where a group of ultra-Orthodox youths assaulted the vehicle and caused damage as Ben-Tzur left a weekly study session.
The arrest followed what police described as intensive operational and investigative work by the Jerusalem District’s crime-fighting unit. The teen was taken in for questioning, and investigators said on Sunday that efforts are ongoing to identify and detain additional suspects involved in the assault.
Sarah Ben-Nun and Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.