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Netanyahu Vows Prison for Haredi Draft Dodgers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a plan to draft 23,000 ultra-Orthodox men over three and a half years, vowing prison for those who refuse service. He aims to pass legislation for this during the election campaign, differentiating between dedicated Torah scholars and others.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to enlist 23,000 ultra-Orthodox men over three and a half years.
- 02Netanyahu vowed prison for those who refuse military service, stating "We will die rather than enlist."
- 03The proposed law would distinguish between those who study Torah full-time and those who do not.
- 04Netanyahu criticized rivals' proposal for 5,000 ultra-Orthodox enlistments.
- 05He warned against splitting the right-wing vote, fearing a left-wing government outcome.
- 06The Prime Minister believes more Knesset seats will enable passage of the enlistment law.
Netanyahu also warned against splitting the right-wing vote, fearing it could empower a left-wing government.
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