Ultra-Orthodox Jews Stage Protests Across Israel Over Mandatory Military Service
Ultra-Orthodox Jews have organized protests across Israel in opposition to mandatory military service, causing disruptions to highways and public transportation, according to 8am.media.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews staged protests across Israel against mandatory military service, an action confirmed across multiple news outlets. The demonstrations have led to disruptions on highways and public transportation, according to 8am.media. Some protesters held signs with anti-Zionist slogans, also reported by 8am.media.
The Israeli army is facing a severe manpower shortage and is seeking to increase the number of recruits and extend the duration of compulsory military service, according to 8am.media. Ultra-Orthodox parties have historically secured exemptions for their followers from military service, but these exemptions are now under threat, according to the same source.
In response to the unrest, the Israeli Prime Minister is considering halting detentions of draft evaders, according to Times of Israel. Meanwhile, Ultra-Orthodox parties are holding the coalition's legislative agenda hostage, according to Times of Israel.
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