A 14-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy died Tuesday night in Jerusalem. Yosef Eisenthal was killed when a bus struck him during an anti-recruitment protest. The demonstration took place in an Orthodox district of West Jerusalem.
The protest followed growing pressure to conscript ultra-Orthodox men into the Israeli military. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026. Paramedics pronounced Eisenthal dead at the scene.
The death ignited fury within the ultra-Orthodox community. Analysts say this could threaten Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. The exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service is a deeply divisive issue.
This exemption has long been a source of tension in Israeli society. Many feel it is unfair that ultra-Orthodox citizens are not required to serve. The debate intensified amid ongoing conflicts and accusations against Israel.
Further protests are expected. The government faces mounting pressure to address the conscription issue. The situation remains highly volatile.
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