Ultra-orthodox protesters demonstrating against the arrest of a yeshiva youth who refused to join the army clashed with police after blocking a highway in Bnei Brak on Sunday.

Hundreds of ultra-orthodox protesters blocked highway number four. Police used water cannons and horses in an attempt to force the protesters off the highway.

Thirteen protesters were arrested and one police officer was injured during the clashes. Police could be seen using force on the protesters who were resisting to leave the highway.