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flag Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls pro-conscription rabbis heretics, fueling religious and national division in Israel.

flag Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has denounced Rabbi Tamir Granot and other religious Zionist rabbis supporting ultra-Orthodox military conscription, calling them heretics and questioning their religious credentials. flag In a radio broadcast, Yosef argued that prioritizing military service over Torah study violates Jewish law, asserting that yeshiva students serve a vital spiritual role. flag He suggested some rabbis might not be valid for a prayer quorum, sparking backlash from other religious leaders who condemned personal attacks, especially against a bereaved father. flag The exchange reflects deepening divisions in Israel over military service, religious authority, and national unity.

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