Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men no longer exempt from military service, Israel court rules

Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students must be drafted into the military.

The unanimous decision said there was no legal basis for exempting ultra-Orthodox men from serving in the military and had the potential to divide Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition.

There was mixed reaction from lawmakers and the public.

While the military expresses a critical need for more recruits, leaders of the ultra-Orthodox community view these exemptions as crucial for the continuation of their traditions.

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[Dracoool]

They call themselves "The Chosen"....well they officially are now.

[MichaelKurse]

You would think that 3500 years would be enough time to figure out what's in a book.🤔😑😑😑

[Deetroiter]

Good! They want others to protect them and their way of life so much, yet they don’t want to protect it themselves? Speaks volumes. No special treatment for you, sweetness!

[NoGattsuNoGlory]

If women can be in the army then they can too

[akashmohan]

“Oh no I have to do physical work now. That’s worse than death”

[robertmanella]

Netanyahu should have his coward son come back from Florida and fight, just like everyone else!!
Netanyahu is all done!! People will never put up with this!!

[steveh]

Ultra orthodox want to hide behind women.

[JohnFilmore-xq]

Why are the orthodox jews even in Israel is that not against their religion?

[blueone]

This is such great news, maybe they'll learn to be men and not let women fight for them, something i learned when I was six or seven.

[Sotdot]

Imagine a king who fights his own battles. Wouldn't that be a sight?

[peacefulinhabitant]

send the dual citizens from USA as well as well

[jeffjacobs]

These are pretty violent people when they disagree with someone else's views. Not pacifists. They can do their part as well

[skycryztals]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA they never thought THEY would have to do their ethnic cleansing..

[spikedpsycho]

they cry for war but when they have to join the war they cry

[rachelstone]

One can study the Torah and do their part for the country simultaneously.

[CanerCano-szdc]

Netanjahu should send his CHILDREN into the ARMY AS WELL.... !!! Why are his children in America living their Mutli Million Dollar life ??!!!

[oliverclosehoff]

Same should go for leaders of countries and their families, billionaires and royality

[jimijames]

The ones that want war the most do not want to have to fight.

[Brian_Peppers]

Why protect them when it’s their fault ❗️❗️❗️

[cyberexposure]

The IDF is getting desperate as more and more casualties pile up.