"Netanyahu's Plan to Consript Ultra-Orthodox in Israel"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to end exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service, responding to political pressures threatening his coalition's stability. The exemptions, a source of friction with secular citizens, have been upheld by ultra-Orthodox parties in exchange for supporting Netanyahu's government. The Supreme Court voided a law waiving the draft for ultra-Orthodox men in 2018, and a government-issued stay on mandatory conscription expires in March. The issue reflects tensions between secular and religious communities in Israel, with the ultra-Orthodox claiming the right to study in seminaries instead of serving in the military.