The arrest of a newlywed yeshiva student sparked outrage among haredi leaders, who demanded his release and accused Netanyahu of failing to resolve the haredi draft crisis.

Some top officials hope unique advantages held over Iran will avoid the repeat of endless “rounds” similar to what Israel has had with Hamas.

"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.

The clashes with police broke out on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem, where protesters blocked traffic and confronted officers who had been called to the scene.

The surprise move two days before Election Day further exacerbated the growing fracture between Zionist Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.

Dozens of haredi men began recruitment for IDF combat support roles as coalition talks continued amid disputes over the conscription bill.

"We are waiting for the police to investigate," said Father Yosef Yaakov, adding that it was too early to determine whether the vandalism was motivated by religious hatred.

“I would rather debate our disagreements in a democratic institution than one that has been eroded by Trump and Rogers,” said Michigan congressional candidate Jeremy Moss.