"Israel's Battle Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Amid Gaza Conflict"

As Israel continues its battle in Gaza, the debate over mandatory military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men has reignited, causing a rift in the government coalition and threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. The Supreme Court has mandated a new conscription law by June 30, but disagreements within the War Cabinet and public protests have intensified. The ultra-Orthodox community, which traditionally receives exemptions, argues that military service threatens their way of life, while critics emphasize the need for equal participation in national defense.