Protests in Jerusalem escalate into violence over military service for ultra-Orthodox individuals
Tens of Thousands Protest Against Conscription in Jerusalem On Thursday, a massive protest took place in downtown Jerusalem, where it’s estimated that around 200,000 ultra-Orthodox men gathered to express their opposition to Israel’s military draft. This conscription plan seems to have heightened existing social tensions, and notably, it’s put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government […]
Stress among IDF reservists heightens debate over Ultra-Orthodox conscription as the Gaza conflict grows
Gaza IDF squad The IDF has reportedly completed its siege of Tel Al-Sultan in Gaza. With Israel mobilizing an additional 60,000 reserves for its operations in Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encountering challenges regarding the military draft exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community. Back during Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, there was an agreement […]