Expiration of haredi draft deferral hurtles Israel into brave new world - Israel News
As of April 1, some 66,000 haredim from 18-26 can -- at least technically -- be drafted into the army.
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As of April 1, some 66,000 haredim from 18-26 can -- at least technically -- be drafted into the army.
Haredi party leaders warned that if the bill includes economic sanctions and recruitment quotas, they will leave the government.
Benny Gantz and some Likud members have expressed strong opposition to the proposed plan.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The issue of a law that would give ultra-Orthodox youth an exemption from compulsory IDF service has risen many times over Israel’s history and especially so recently.