Israeli High Court Ruling Threatens Netanyahu's Government Over Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption

The Israeli Supreme Court's order freezing funding for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas unless their students enlist in the military could fracture Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, as the government has until Monday to present a new conscription plan following the ruling that the current exemption system is discriminatory. The issue has divided Netanyahu’s government, with ultra-Orthodox parties slamming the decision and centrist members backing it, while opposition leader Benny Gantz emphasized the need for soldiers during the ongoing war. If the ultra-Orthodox members leave the coalition over the issue, it could trigger a new election, and the exemption issue has sparked resentment among the broader public as the nation faces ongoing conflict.