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.
Key Points
- Unanimous decision by Israel's Supreme Court to end religious exemption for ultra-Orthodox men
- Ultra-Orthodox exemption traces back to Israel's founding after the Holocaust
- Potential collapse of Netanyahu's government due to opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties
Pros
- Equalizing military service obligations for all Israeli citizens
- Reducing financial burden on the nation by including more participants in military service
Cons
- Threatening the stability of Israel's government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition
- Straining the traditional way of life and beliefs of ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities