Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest having to serve in Israeli military

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Published 2024-06-30
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from Mea She’arim in West Jerusalem are protesting against conscription in the Israeli military. They prefer imprisonment over military service following the High Court's decision to end their exemptions. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, including his ultra-Orthodox coalition partners, faces backlash. The attorney general's office has mandated that 3,000 Orthodox men be drafted immediately, losing eligibility for government grants. The ultra-Orthodox vow to continue protesting, which could destabilize Netanyahu’s government. This conscription issue has long divided Israeli society, with those serving in the military calling it unfair.

Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports from Amman, Jordan.
Uri Misgav is a reporter and commentator at the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz. He joins us live from Tel Aviv to discuss the latest updates.

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All Comments (21)
  • @surgeons
    They don’t want to die fighting for stolen land.
  • Netanyahu's son lays on the beach in Miami Florida...WTF
  • @KingKong187911
    Ironic. The loudest voice in the room for WAR refuses to face death.
  • @Randy_Richmond
    NO, NO, NO.....don't protest now. THEY WERE PERFECTLY FINE with the war when they thought they could remain on the sidelines, now all of a sudden they have a conscious, or maybe they are just a bunch of cowards. Either way....this is the price for allowing your colony to pursue colonial ambitions.
  • @CarollemMen-cl8nz
    I have one question. Is Netanyahu's two adult sons going to the FRONT LINE? Is his son still in MIAMI living it up in luxury and security? Are they at home in Israel in safety and luxury in their father's mansion and not fighting in his WAR? What's the deal?
  • @presbiteroo
    They should demonstrate for a cease fire instead
  • @Anthony-lv1mi
    I bet the Supreme court judges sons and daughters will not be Fighting 🇯🇲🤣😅😂
  • No tears for Iseral...No tears..
  • @Christopher0632
    The Ultra Orthodox is involved in Netanyahu’s cabinet so they are making decisions on military affairs. Now when it comes to them having to do some actual fighting they want to act like they have nothing to do with this conflict. The whole situation is absurd.
  • @adammsa5303
    Unfairness is hurtful. Benjamin Mileikowsky is asking more sacrifice from the kids of the nation, .His son far from WAR, living a luxury life in Miami since mid-January 2024,
  • @ahmedhussainshaikh8400
    History will record the silence of Arab rulers who preferred their luxurious lifestyle over fighting for justice for palestinians
  • @gjerrildkro
    Ethnic cleansing is okay ? Palestine has a right to defend itself !
  • @diab748
    The only democracy in the Middle East where you have to do mandatory military service
  • @johnsterling6659
    There is no need for them to protest. Just tell the draft board you have bone spurs.
  • @fartsfartington9019
    The economic contradictions within the Israeli government and society are now causing its collapse. This can happen in America.