While Other Israelis Lose Lives in Combat, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Military Service

For decades, Ultra-Orthodox Israelis received exemptions from mandatory military service, but this long-standing practice has now been discontinued, leading to widespread anger and discord within Israeli society. The move has sparked conflict and poses a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-ultra-orthodox.html