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Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jewish Israelis rallied in Jerusalem from around the country to demonstrate against military conscription. They demanded the government not end their exemption from military service - an issue that has divided the country for decades and only heightened after the Gaza war. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports from the scene. | CNN