Protests in Jerusalem against Netanyahu's Government

Protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's government erupted in Jerusalem over criticism of the response to a Hamas attack on Israel. Clashes also occurred over the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service.

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.

Exemption of Ultra-Orthodox Jews from Military Duty in Israel

Israel's government faces pressure to change the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military duty following an intensified conflict with Hamas. The issue highlights tensions within Israeli society.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition facing challenge over law drafting religious soldiers

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition faces challenge over law drafting religious soldiers, with tensions between ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities and the rest of the population.

Impact of Hamas-led attack on Israel on relations between ultra-Orthodox and secular Israelis

The aftermath of the Hamas-led attack on Israel has led to increased solidarity between ultra-Orthodox Jews and secular Israelis, with more Haredim expressing support for military service. The debate over military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews is reignited as the government faces a decision on including them in the draft. Some modern Haredim are open to integration and military service, while traditional views still prevail in some segments of Haredi society.