Netanyahu Vows to Draft Haredim, Threatens Draft Dodgers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong determination to enlist Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men into the military, stating, "I am dying to draft the Haredim. Anyone who says 'we will die and not enlist' will be sent to jail." He made these remarks while also celebrating the establishment of the "Hasmonean" brigade.
This firm stance comes amid ongoing political negotiations where senior figures from Haredi parties have declared they will not join the government unless the status of yeshiva students is first regulated. The Haredi community has historically received exemptions from mandatory military service, a practice that has become a significant point of contention.
Netanyahu's comments highlight the deep divisions and complex challenges surrounding the issue of military conscription for the Haredi sector, a sensitive topic with significant social and political implications in Israel.
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