Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox teen during protest
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a 14-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy during a protest against a law that aims to draft members of this community into Israel's military. The incident occurred in Jerusalem, leading to the arrest of the bus driver and increased tensions between ultra-Orthodox protesters and Israeli authorities.Key Facts
- A 14-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy named Yosef Eisenthal died after being run over by a bus during a protest in Jerusalem.
- The protest involved ultra-Orthodox Jews opposing a law to draft them into Israel's military.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu urged calm and announced the incident will be investigated.
- The bus driver was arrested and claimed protesters attacked him before the incident.
- The driver's arrest has been extended, but no charges have been filed yet.
- Protests included blocking roads and throwing objects at police officers.
- Ultra-Orthodox exemptions from military service have been a contentious issue in Israel, especially since the country was founded in 1948.
- The proposed military draft law has faced strong opposition from the ultra-Orthodox community but has support among many secular Israelis.
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