Ultra-Orthodox Mob Storms Israeli Police Station Over Military Deserter Arrest
β BEIT SHEMESH β IDF needs soldiers in Lebanon; its streets are busy elsewhere. π LOOK CLOSER: Ultra-Orthodox storming a police station mid-active conflict signals the draft crisis is hardening. Netanyahu's coalition depends on Haredi parties β prosecuting deserters risks political collapse. With IDF taking KIAs in Lebanon, mob action protecting a draft-dodger sharpens the manpower contradiction Washington has flagged privately.