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flag Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest draft changes in Israel and NY, opposing mandatory military service.

flag Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested in New York and Israel against proposed changes to Israel’s military draft laws, opposing mandatory conscription of ultra-Orthodox men. flag The demonstrations, led by religious leaders including Satmar rebbes and Rabbi Shia Katz, argue that forced service violates religious freedom and equates to holding young men hostage. flag The protests follow an Israeli Supreme Court ruling requiring the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men, ending decades of exemption. flag Tensions reflect deeper divisions over national service, religious identity, and political realignments, including government resignations and shifting party alliances amid ongoing conflict.

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