Israel Supreme Court Orders Penalties for Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox
Israel's Supreme Court just ruled to cut financial benefits for ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse military service. This ends a long-standing exemption for religious students and means they'll lose subsidies on things like taxes and transport. It's a big deal because the ultra-Orthodox are 14% of the population now, and many Israelis resent the exemption amid ongoing wars. The PM has tried to delay this, but the court is pushing for enforcement.
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