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MK Stern Sparks Controversy Over Comments on Ultra-Orthodox During IDF Reserve Duty Debate
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
During a Knesset committee debate on freezing arrest orders for yeshiva students avoiding military service, MK Elazar Stern questioned why there is no hatred toward the ultra-Orthodox, sparking sharp rebukes from coalition MKs. The incident highlights deep divisions over the draft issue in Israel.
- 01MK Elazar Stern questioned why there is no hatred toward ultra-Orthodox celebrating during IDF reserve duty.
- 02Coalition MKs sharply rebuked Stern, emphasizing Jewish unity and opposing hatred.
- 03Stern clarified he does not hate people, including Jews, after the backlash.
- 04The debate was held in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on a bill freezing arrest orders for draft-dodging yeshiva students.
- 05The issue reflects ongoing political tension over military conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
- 06The bill aims to halt legal actions against students who failed to report to recruitment offices.
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