Netanyahu Decries Arrests of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers "unacceptable," stating it harms voluntary enlistment efforts. He stressed the importance of preserving Torah study but suggested those not studying should enlist. Netanyahu also expressed a desire to pass a conscription law before the government is sworn in, acknowledging a need for a fairer burden-sharing among the ultra-Orthodox public.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers "unacceptable."
- Netanyahu stated that the arrests are a deliberate attempt to harm the voluntary enlistment of the ultra-Orthodox.
- He expressed respect for Torah scholars but said those not studying should enlist.
- Netanyahu acknowledged a need for a new distribution of the military service burden.
- He expressed a wish to pass a conscription law before the government is sworn in.
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