Ultra-Orthodox Jews won't be press-ganged into the IDF overnight, but change is coming
Automatic exemption for yeshiva students from military service in Israel expires after 76 years, signaling a potential shift in dynamics within Israeli society.
- Bilawal Riaz
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The automatic exemption for yeshiva students from military service in Israel has expired after 76 years, marking a significant change. This change reflects a shifting perspective within the ultra-Orthodox community towards true integration into Israeli society. Torah study can no longer serve as a reason to avoid military enlistment, signaling a potential shift in dynamics within Israeli society.