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Ultra-Orthodox Men Ordered to Serve in Israeli Military by Supreme Court

Ultra-Orthodox Men Ordered to Serve in Israeli Military by Supreme Court

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Israel's Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students must be drafted into military service, ending a longstanding exemption. The ruling is set to deepen divisions within the government, as religiously conservative parties opposed to conscription are expected to resist the decision. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relies on two extremist parties that regard conscription exemptions as key to keeping constituents in religious seminaries.

Herzi Halevi
Israel Defense Forces
1. We want to move forward, not because it's nice, [but] first of all because it's necessary.
Yoav Galant
Israeli Defense Ministry
1. We want to expand the base as much as possible – of those who come to enlist, I tell you that there is an opportunity for change in the ultra-Orthodox community.
Aryeh Dery
1. This is our secret weapon against all enemies, as promised by the Creator of the world. Even here, in the Jewish state, alongside our precious fighters who sacrifice their lives against the enemies, we will continue to guard those who learn the Torah, which preserves our special power and creates miracles in battle.