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Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with women’s group at holy site in Jerusalem

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews were bussed in to disrupt a prayer service by the liberal Women of the Wall group. Members of the group had to be escorted out for their safety after being spit on and threatened.

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