Israel's Supreme Court orders government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into army, ending exemptions for religious studies.

Israel's Supreme Court has unanimously ordered the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the army, ending a system that has allowed them to avoid compulsory military service. The ultra-Orthodox, who make up about 13% of Israel's population, believe that full-time study in religious seminaries is their most important duty.

June 25, 2024
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