The Netzah Yehuda battalion was formed in 1999 with the aim of creating a unit which would allow ultra-othodox Israelis to take a role in the military. Traditionally exempted from compulsory conscription, Government plans to invoke compulsory drafts for ultra-Othodox to military service has led to violent protests and the subsequent postponement of public graduation ceremonies in recent days.Picture: Getty Images

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