In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout

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1. Wed, 19 August 2026

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   • krmg.com05:03first to report
     In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout

     Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are an unmissable facet of Israeli life. The numbers and the political and cultural clout of the adherents of this practice of Judaism are continuing to grow. That’s bringing their vision of faith, Jewish identity and civic practices on a collision course with that of other religious and especially secular Israelis. Mass protests over proposed changes to the exemption from the military draft for ultra-Orthodox men highlight the most contentious issue as the...

2. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • Euronews08:31
     Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute

     Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription.