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Thousands of Israelis rally against the extremist actions of ultra-Orthodox Jews.
The protests came after an 8-year old girl reported harassment at the hands of
some ultra-Orthodox Jewish men on her way back from school.
Held in the town of Beit Shemesh, the rally protested against the actions of what President Shimon Peres called "a small minority". Addressing the demonstrators, opposition leader Tzipi Livni said the fight was "for the image of the state of Israel".
The protesters held banners reading "Free Israel from religious coercion" and "Stop Israel from becoming Iran".
Members of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have been calling for a stricter implementation of religious laws including male and female segregation and "modest" dressing for females.
Held in the town of Beit Shemesh, the rally protested against the actions of what President Shimon Peres called "a small minority". Addressing the demonstrators, opposition leader Tzipi Livni said the fight was "for the image of the state of Israel".
The protesters held banners reading "Free Israel from religious coercion" and "Stop Israel from becoming Iran".
Members of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have been calling for a stricter implementation of religious laws including male and female segregation and "modest" dressing for females.
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