Israel’s Supreme Court has mandated the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to begin conscripting Ultra-Orthodox men into military service and cease funding seminaries whose students avoid the draft. This landmark ruling poses a significant challenge to Netanyahu’s administration and could precipitate a political crisis.
The decision overturns long-standing exemptions that have allowed Ultra-Orthodox men to forego mandatory military service in favor of religious studies. The court’s order is expected to stir controversy, as the Ultra-Orthodox community forms a crucial part of Netanyahu’s political base and has historically resisted integration into the military.
The ruling underscores tensions within Israeli society between maintaining traditional religious practices and ensuring equitable civic duties among all citizens. By targeting the funding of seminaries that facilitate draft evasion, the court aims to enforce greater compliance with national conscription laws.
Netanyahu’s government must now navigate the complex political landscape this ruling creates, balancing the court’s demands with the potential backlash from Ultra-Orthodox political factions. The ruling may necessitate negotiations and reforms to reconcile the divergent views on military service and religious obligations within Israel.
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