Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Military Draft in Jerusalem Amidst Political Tensions

Mass Protest Against Military Enlistment

• 📣 Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered in central Jerusalem to protest against the Israeli government's attempts to draft them into the military.
• 📜 Military service is mandatory for most Jews in Israel, but religious men have historically been exempt under a long-standing system.

Controversy and Political Implications

• ⚠️ The system of exemptions is highly controversial among the broader Israeli public, especially during the ongoing war against Hamas.
• ⚖️ The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt this exemption system.
• 🤝 Netanyahu faces a political dilemma, as he relies on powerful ultra-Orthodox parties to maintain his coalition government.
• 📉 Ending the exemption system risks the collapse of his government.