Thousands of haredi ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City

Thousands of haredi Orthodox men gathered outside Israel’s New York consulate to protest mandatory IDF conscription, echoing growing tensions in Israel over the Supreme Court’s draft ruling.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrate outside of the Israeli consulate in New York City, October 19, 2025.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrate outside of the Israeli consulate in New York City, October 19, 2025.

(photo credit: Solomon Fox via JTA)

ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

OCTOBER 21, 2025 05:17