Yisrael Beiteinu Vows Universal IDF Service in Next Government, Rejects Haredi Draft Exemptions

Following comments by Yoram Cohen, a member of Benny Gantz's Blue and White party, suggesting up to 30% of Haredi men could be exempted from military service, Yisrael Beiteinu responded firmly. The party declared that in the next government, all citizens will serve in the Israel Defense Forces, with no exemptions granted to 30% or even 3% of the Haredi population. This statement underscores Yisrael Beiteinu's commitment to universal conscription and opposition to preferential treatment for any group regarding military service.