Israeli Ultra-Orthodox protest military enlistment, resulting in violence

The killing of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal during an anti-recruitment protest in West Jerusalem has reignited debate over the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service in Israel. The incident has raised concerns about the stability of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, as tensions between the ultra-Orthodox community and the government escalate. Legal challenges and manpower shortages have intensified calls to end the exemption, but key coalition partners threaten to withdraw support unless their demands are met, highlighting the deep divisions within Israeli society.

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