Israel's Government Faces Crisis Over Haredi Military Draft Bill
The proposed bill to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF has sparked fierce debate, threatening the stability of Netanyahu's coalition.
- A proposed bill aims to end the military exemption for ultra-Orthodox students, sparking widespread debate in Israel.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that failing to pass the law could jeopardize the government's stability.
- Ultra-Orthodox leaders and communities strongly oppose the bill, threatening mass emigration and civil disobedience.
- The bill seeks to extend military service duration, raise reservist age, and integrate Haredi men into the IDF without criminal sanctions.
- Public opinion and some government members demand a fair solution to military conscription, challenging the current exemption policy.