Israeli court orders ultra-Orthodox men drafted for military service

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Israel's Supreme Court orders ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to be drafted into the military after their exemption expired last year. The ruling risks fracturing the government, reliant on ultra-Orthodox party support. The exemption's removal aims to address military personnel shortages amid conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. Ultra-Orthodox leaders protest, citing tradition preservation. The court's decision affects 13% of Israel's population, expected to rise to 19% by 2035.


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