"Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Jerusalem Roads Over Draft Exemption Ruling"

Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked roads in Jerusalem as Israel’s Supreme Court reviewed the legality of military service exemptions for the religious community, a contentious issue that could destabilize Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition. The court suggested increasing ultra-Orthodox enlistment but not to full mandatory levels. Netanyahu faces a June 30 deadline to pass a new law on exemptions, risking his government’s stability.