Key Facts

• Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis protested in Jerusalem.
• The protest is against changes to the exemption from military service for religious students.
• The protest is called the "march of the million."
• Ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, make up about 14% of Israel's population.
• The community's opposition is partly due to recent arrests of men avoiding military service.
• The protest connects various factions within the ultra-Orthodox community.
• There is debate in Israel about sharing military responsibilities during the war in Gaza.
• Integrating ultra-Orthodox members into the military poses challenges due to their strict religious lifestyle.