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world9 days ago

Tragedy at Jerusalem Protest as Teen Killed and Others Injured by Bus

A deadly incident occurred during a large ultra-Orthodox protest against military conscription in Jerusalem when a bus driver, allegedly assaulted by rioters, drove into the crowd, killing an 18-year-old protester. The protest, part of ongoing demonstrations against conscription laws, turned violent with police detentions and accusations of rioting, highlighting tensions over Israel's military draft exemptions for religious students amid broader political debates.

via The Guardian|
#bus-accident#israel#jerusalem
world16 days ago

Ukraine's Military Strength and Peace Plan Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees for year-round conscription starting in 2026 and deploying reservists to protect critical infrastructure, amid ongoing conflicts with Ukraine, which faces Russian drone attacks and military mobilization. Ukraine reports significant Russian strikes on civilian ports and infrastructure, with casualties and power outages, while Russia claims to have suffered heavy troop losses in Ukraine. The situation remains tense with ongoing military and geopolitical developments.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#black-sea#civilian-infrastructure#military-conscription
defense-and-security4 months ago

Germany's Rheinmetall Opens Europe's Largest Munitions Plant Amid Security Concerns

Germany has opened Europe's largest munitions factory in Lower Saxony, signaling a rapid increase in arms production to support Ukraine and NATO, with plans to produce 350,000 rounds annually from 2027 and expand manufacturing in Eastern Europe. Defense Minister Pistorius highlighted the factory's role in boosting Ukraine's resilience and discussed ongoing cooperation, potential inclusion of long-range missiles in security guarantees, and the possibility of reinstating military conscription if volunteer recruitment falls short. Germany aims to train nearly 110,000 reservists by 2029, reflecting a strategic shift in its defense posture.

via DW|
#arms-production#defense-and-security#germany
world6 months ago

Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Crisis as Ultra-Orthodox Parties Withdraw

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is in crisis after the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party quit the coalition over disputes about military conscription exemptions for religious seminary students, threatening his parliamentary majority amid ongoing military conflicts and political tensions.

via Financial Times|
#benjamin-netanyahu#coalition-collapse#israeli-government-crisis
international-news1 year ago

Russia Conscripts 150,000 Troops, Recruits English Speakers Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia has conscripted 150,000 troops as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy calls for more fighter jets and missile defense systems to counter Russia's renewed offensive. Zelenskyy also plans to host another peace summit, inviting Russia this time. Concerns grow over U.S. support for Ukraine if Donald Trump, who has picked anti-aid Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, wins the upcoming presidential election. Despite Western sanctions, Russia continues to bolster its military supplies, while NATO urges China to stop supporting Russia's war effort.

via NBC News|
#international-news#military-conscription#russia
politics1 year ago

"Israeli Court Challenges Government on Military Exemptions for Religious Groups"

The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing challenges to exemptions from military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews, a contentious issue exacerbated by the ongoing Gaza conflict. The court previously voided a law allowing these exemptions, and the government has yet to find a new solution. Prime Minister Netanyahu is negotiating with ultra-Orthodox coalition partners to avoid a court-mandated draft, as the need for military personnel grows amid high troop casualties. The ultra-Orthodox community, making up 13% of the population, argues that conscription would disrupt their religious studies and lifestyle.

via NBC News|
#gaza-conflict#israel#military-conscription
politics1 year ago

Israeli High Court Ruling Threatens Netanyahu's Power Amid Haredim Exemption Controversy

Israel's Supreme Court ordered the suspension of state subsidies for ultra-Orthodox Jews studying in yeshivas instead of doing military service, imperiling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The decision has deep ramifications for society and Netanyahu's government, as ultra-Orthodox leaders see it as a betrayal of promises from Netanyahu. The issue of military conscription for the ultra-Orthodox has become increasingly contentious, with the court ruling exacerbating tensions within the coalition and potentially leading to early elections.

via The Washington Post|
#benjamin-netanyahu#coalition-crisis#israel
politics1 year ago

"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.

via Reuters.com|
#benjamin-netanyahu#coalition-government#israel
international-affairs2 years ago

Russian Military Excludes Ukraine's Occupied Regions from New Conscription Round

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that the occupied regions of Ukraine, including Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, will be included for the first time in a new round of Russian military conscriptions starting from October 1. These regions were annexed by Russia last year following disputed referendums. The conscription will not involve sending military personnel to these regions or participating in their special military operations. While regular conscriptions will take place, Russia has no plans for further mobilizations.

via CNN|
#annexation#international-affairs#military-conscription
international2 years ago

Russia Freezes Finnish Embassy Bank Accounts, Prompting Diplomatic Tensions

Over 1,100 draft-age Russians have fled to Finland to avoid military conscription and are seeking asylum, with thousands more awaiting determination of their fate in several European countries. The Finnish Immigration Service is awaiting the European Union's position on the asylum requests, and other Nordic nations have also decided to wait for EU guidance. Meanwhile, Ukraine's much-anticipated spring counteroffensive "cannot determine the course of the entire war," according to Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Natalia Halibarenko.

via USA TODAY|
#asylum-seekers#finland#international
politics2 years ago

Gantz and government fail to reach compromise on judicial reform.

Negotiations between the Israeli government and opposition parties over the planned judicial overhaul have not made progress, according to National Unity party leader Benny Gantz. The coalition is seeking to assert control over the selection of judges, a move that has been met with widespread protests. Gantz has vowed not to compromise on the issue, which he says would lead to political judges. The issue of military conscription for ultra-Orthodox citizens has also gained steam among demonstrators, with Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warning that the coalition will "eliminate the Zionist project" if it passes a law granting blanket exemptions from IDF military service.

via The Times of Israel|
#benny-gantz#israel#judicial-reform
politics2 years ago

Russia Implements Tougher Measures to Enforce Conscription.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to sign a law that would make it harder for Russians to avoid military conscription, sparking fears of a fresh mobilization effort for Moscow's war in Ukraine. The bill would allow for electronic delivery of military call-up papers and ban those liable for military service from traveling abroad. Russian officials have denied that the bill lays the groundwork for a fresh wave of mobilization, but the strict new rules make it harder for Russian men to avoid an order should it be made.

via CNN|
#military-conscription#mobilization#politics
military2 years ago

Russia Implements Electronic Call-Up Papers to Prevent Draft Dodging and Tighten Conscription Laws

Russian lawmakers have approved changes to the country's military conscription rules that would make it easier to summon recruits and prevent them from fleeing the country amid fears of a new draft for the war in Ukraine. The new bill would require conscripts and other men eligible for military service to show up to recruitment offices after being notified not only physically, but also online. Those who refuse to show up for service would face restrictions including being blocked from leaving Russia. The electronic summons bill did not appear on the Duma’s website until a few hours ahead of its expected passing on Tuesday.

via The Moscow Times|
#digitalization#military#military-conscription