Israel’s High Court, in Jolt to Netanyahu’s Government, Orders the Army To Draft Orthodox Men
Ruling effectively puts an end to a decades-old system that granted Orthodox men broad exemptions from military service.
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting Orthodox men for compulsory service, a landmark decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza.
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