Israel's High Court Debates Immediate Conscription of 3,000 Haredi Men

Israel's High Court of Justice held a significant hearing on the contentious issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men into the IDF, following the expiration of a law that allowed their exemption. The court is considering whether to make a temporary order permanent, which would mandate the drafting of haredi men and halt funding for yeshivot with students of military age. The hearing, marked by heated exchanges and public protests, has substantial social and political implications, especially given the strong opposition from the haredi community and the potential impact on the governing coalition.