Israeli Supreme Court Freezes Law Ending Detention of Haredi Draft Dodgers
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a new law that would end the detention of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, following a narrow Knesset vote approving the law. Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel resigned after the vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli Supreme Court freezes law canceling detention of Haredi draft evaders.
- Knesset approved the law Tuesday with 58 votes in favor and 54 against.
- The law creates a temporary arrangement to halt detention of yeshiva students.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel resigned following the vote.
- The decision highlights ongoing legal and political disputes over Haredi military exemptions.
The Israeli Supreme Court issued an injunction on Wednesday suspending the implementation of a newly passed law that would cancel the detention of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft evaders. The law was approved by the Knesset on Tuesday in its second and third readings, with 58 members supporting and 54 opposing the special temporary arrangement to halt the detention of yeshiva students.
Following the vote, Member of Knesset Sharren Haskel, who serves as Deputy Foreign Minister, announced her resignation. The court's freeze halts the law's enforcement pending further legal review. This development comes amid ongoing debates in Israel over the military draft exemption for Haredi yeshiva students and efforts to reform the policy.
The Supreme Court's decision underscores the legal and political tensions surrounding the issue of military service among the ultra-Orthodox community. The Knesset's narrow vote reflects the divided opinions within Israeli society and government on this sensitive topic.
