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Haredi Leaders Face Crucial Test Over Draft Law Amid Political Pressure
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 12 hours ago
What happened
Haredi political leaders in Israel face a critical moment as they confront coalition pressure to pass diluted draft exemption laws. Despite loyal support for Netanyahu, their key demand to protect yeshiva students remains unmet, risking political and communal backlash ahead of elections.
- 01Haredi parties have shown unwavering loyalty to Netanyahu despite political turmoil.
- 02Their main demand is protecting yeshiva students from military draft through legislation.
- 03Repeated delays have left the draft exemption issue unresolved as elections near.
- 04Last-minute coalition efforts to pass protective laws were abandoned due to political fears.
- 05The coalition plans to weaken the Basic Law, risking Supreme Court nullification.
- 06Haredi leaders must decide between accepting a symbolic law or demanding real change.
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