Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, Israel's Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox Jewish men must also serve in the military, causing backlash from the community. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main partner in the coalition government, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party United Torah Judaism, warned of quitting the government if there were any changes to the current military service system. This could lead to the collapse of the government and a new election, threatening Netanyahu's leadership. The decision aims to stop funding yeshivas to prevent ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from avoiding military service. This issue, which has caused political tensions in Israel for decades, has also led to past government collapses, with ongoing protests against the government's judicial reforms and the recent escalation in the conflict with Hamas adding to the political instability.
Source: YAHOO