"Debate Over Ultra-Orthodox Military Service in Israel"

The Israeli government and society are pressuring ultra-Orthodox Jews to enlist in the military as their exemption from mandatory service has become a contentious issue. The Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of state funding for Jewish seminaries if students defy the draft, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a solution. The ultra-Orthodox community opposes military service, citing religious values, and their exemption has caused tension within the coalition government. The debate has the potential to trigger new elections and has sparked protests from the ultra-Orthodox community.