Prominent Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sparks controversy by advising religious Israelis to avoid military service.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a prominent Israeli rabbi, sparked controversy by advising unemployed Israelis to avoid military service, arguing that religious students lose their faith after enlisting. His comments, seen as support for ultra-Orthodox Jews who focus on Torah study, were condemned by Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Israeli Supreme Court previously ruled that ultra-Orthodox Jews must serve in the military like other citizens.

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