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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Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop
Iran has halted nuclear talks amid escalating conflict with Israel, which has intensified airstrikes against Iranian targets following missile attacks from Iran. The situation has led to significant casualties on both sides, with Israel preparing for a prolonged campaign and international diplomats urging renewed dialogue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran and Israel are fighting, and Iran says it won't talk about its nuclear plans until the fighting stops, while Israel is getting...
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