Israel's Supreme Court ruling on drafting ultra-Orthodox men into military service

Israel's Supreme Court orders the military to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men into service, threatening the government's stability. Ultra-Orthodox leaders fear exposure to the modern world through the military will end their traditional way of life.

Israeli Supreme Court Rules on Military Draft for Ultra-Orthodox Men

Israel's Supreme Court rules that ultra-Orthodox men must begin military service, potentially leading to collapse of Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. The decision ends a system of exemptions that has caused division among the Jewish population.

Israel's Supreme Court ruling on draft for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men

Israel's Supreme Court rules that ultra-Orthodox Jewish men must be drafted into the military, potentially leading to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Debate on Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Military in Israel

Rabbi Moshe Tzedaka stated that ultra-Orthodox Jews who study Torah should not be drafted into the military as they also pray and study, believing they protect the soldiers. Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, Avigdor Liberman, criticized the Rabbi's comments citing Maimonides' ruling that everyone should go into battle in a war of obligation.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Press Conference on Gaza Conflict and Domestic Issues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's determination to continue fighting in Gaza despite international pressure. He condemned a terror attack in the West Bank and highlighted the need for unity among Israelis. Netanyahu also addressed the issue of military draft and rejected the idea of calling early elections amidst the ongoing war.