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Mob chases two female IDF soldiers in Bnei Brak, highlighting conscription tensions
world18 days ago

Mob chases two female IDF soldiers in Bnei Brak, highlighting conscription tensions

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men chased two female IDF squad commanders during an official home visit in Bnei Brak, leading to riot police intervention with stun grenades, 23 arrests, and injuries to three officers. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the chaos, while footage showed local support for the Haredim. The incident underscores long-running disputes over ultra-Orthodox military service amid Israel’s Gaza war and a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that opened conscription for the community, fueling political tensions within the coalition.

via Middle East Eye|
#bnei-brak#conscription#idf
Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Major Setbacks as Haredi Parties Exit
politics7 months ago

Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Major Setbacks as Haredi Parties Exit

Amidst internal coalition tensions and protests over a controversial military draft law favoring ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure to replace MK Yuli Edelstein as chair of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, while ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to escalate protests and challenge enforcement efforts, contributing to government instability and potential early elections.

via Ynetnews|
#coalition-tensions#haredi-draft-bill#israel
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Party Withdraws, Leaving Netanyahu in Minority
world7 months ago

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Party Withdraws, Leaving Netanyahu in Minority

The Ultra-Orthodox Shas party is leaving Israel's government in protest over the failure to secure exemptions from military service for religious students, reducing Prime Minister Netanyahu's majority and adding to political tensions amid ongoing Gaza conflict. Despite quitting the cabinet, Shas remains in the parliamentary coalition, while another ultra-Orthodox party, UTJ, has already resigned over the same issue, highlighting a deepening divide over conscription laws.

via Al Jazeera|
#government#israel#military-service
Israeli Knesset faces potential collapse amid coalition crisis
politics8 months ago

Israeli Knesset faces potential collapse amid coalition crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition faces a critical vote on dissolving parliament due to disputes over military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox religious students, with coalition partners threatening to withdraw support if legislation is not passed, risking political instability amid ongoing conflicts and longstanding societal tensions.

via Financial Times|
#benjamin-netanyahu#dissolution#israeli-parliament
"Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Jerusalem Roads Over Draft Exemption Ruling"
politics1 year ago

"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.

via The Associated Press|
#israel#military-service#politics
"Debate Over Ultra-Orthodox Military Service in Israel"
politics1 year ago

"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.

via Al Jazeera English|
#benjamin-netanyahu#israel#military-service