With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox

Israel is facing internal strife as exemptions from mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men have sparked controversy and threatened the government coalition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to increase recruitment among the religious community has divided opinion within the War Cabinet. While the deadline for new legislation approaches, tensions have escalated amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The exemption issue has become a significant political threat, with key members of the Cabinet at odds over the proposed law and the involvement of ultra-Orthodox parties in the coalition. The debate revolves around the fairness of exemptions granted to a segment of the population and the need to increase military service among all sectors. The situation has reignited long-standing discussions on conscription, unity, and equal participation in national service.

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