The Shin Bet is investigating haredi anti-conscription protests after multiple disruptive incidents, amid concerns that future demonstrations could threaten government sites or officials.Follow us on GoogleUltra-Orthodox Jews hold placards during a protest against conscription in Israel's military, in Jerusalem on October 30, 2025.(photo credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJUNE 10, 2026 23:07The Jewish Division of the Shin Bet has launched an investigation into recent haredi draft protests amid concerns that future demonstrations could target government buildings or officials, Doron Kadosh and Moriah Asraf said in a message to Army Radio via Telegram.The probe takes a broad approach rather than focusing on a single incident. However, the riot outside Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg’s home on June 3, along with other disorderly events, helped prompt the investigation.The riot outside the justice’s home shocked and alarmed both the public and many in government, drawing widespread condemnation.The President of the Supreme Court, Justice Isaac Amit, and the Director of the Courts, Justice Tzachi Uziel, issued a letter to all judges following the violent incident, saying, “This represents crossing a red line and an attack on the entire judicial system and the rule of law in Israel... The judiciary will not hesitate to take all measures at its disposal to ensure the safety and security of its employees.”Tomer Moskowitz, head of the Tzur Hadassah local council and a close friend of Justice Sohlberg, deputy president of the Supreme Court, said that the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protest outside of Sohlberg's house "wasn't a demonstration, it was a pogrom."Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026; Illustrative. (credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Even Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident outside the justice's home, saying, “I strongly condemn the violent riot against Justice Noam Sohlberg. Law enforcement must apply the full force of the law against the rioters.”Over 60 arrests were made following the riot.Senior Israel Police Superintendent Chaim Taieb clarified that the investigation into the riot was not being treated like a normal protest but rather a "serious criminal event with real intent to harm."Haredi protests remain disruptive, recklessPrior to the riot at the justice’s home, eight ultra-Orthodox (haredi) protesters were arrested on June 1 after breaking into a police station in Beit Shemesh following the detention of an alleged draft dodger.During the incident, several rioters managed to enter the station, while others attempted to block traffic and throw stones.Haredi protests have continued, remaining disruptive and reckless, prompting the Shin Bet’s investigation.The probe falls within the Shin Bet’s remit, specifically its mandate to protect against threats to the government and the State of Israel.Follow us on Google