Israeli Knesset panel addresses military conscription bill

The Israeli Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee is discussing a controversial military conscription bill that would exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from service, amid internal coalition disputes. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces opposition, particularly from members of the Religious Zionism Party, who have vowed to vote against the bill without significant amendments. The Supreme Court has mandated an enforcement policy against Haredi draft evasion, complicating the situation. With Haredi making up about 13% of the population, their avoidance of military service has been a longstanding issue.

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