At Israel’s founding in 1948, ultra-Orthodox men were exempt from military service in exchange for support of the secular state, but tensions escalated after a war in Gaza in 2023. The Supreme Court ruled that Haredi men were no longer exempt, leading to protests and draft orders for 10,000 Haredi men, with only 338 showing up. The story follows three Haredi teenagers – Chaim Krausz, Itamar Greenberg, and Yechiel Wais – who represent different perspectives on military service and the future of the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.
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Iranian foreign minister says Iran cannot give up on nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran cannot abandon its uranium enrichment program, which suffered significant damage during recent conflicts with Israel and the U.S. He emphasized that this program is a source of national pride, despite the serious damage inflicted on its nuclear facilities, as ongoing discussions with the U.S. have failed to resolve enrichment level disputes. Want More Context? 🔎
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