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Israel's Supreme Court Orders Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews Into Military

Israeli police officers scuffle with ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during a protest against possible changes to the military draft laws, outside a military recruitment office in Jerusalem, on March

Israel’s Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on Tuesday, mandating the government to enlist ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Israeli Jews into the military. This decision comes as a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ruling coalition, which heavily relies on Haredi parties for governance.

The Supreme Court's directive marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over military conscription in Israel. The issue of Haredi exemption from military service has long been a contentious topic, with critics arguing that it creates an unequal burden on other Israeli citizens who are required to serve.

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