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Dozens of Israeli Mayors Oppose Law Freezing Draft Arrests, Warn of National Harm

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First reported by Walla · Jul 15, 2026

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Dozens of Israeli mayors criticized the government for freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, calling it harmful to national unity. The Knesset plans to extend military service by two months amid manpower shortages. The Supreme Court blocked the freeze law, causing internal disputes among ultra-Orthodox parties and raising doubts about coalition stability.

01Dozens of mayors oppose freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, citing harm to national resilience.
02Knesset to approve two-month extension of mandatory military service due to manpower shortages.
03Supreme Court halted the draft arrest freeze law, sparking intra-ultra-Orthodox party disputes.
04Shas leader Aryeh Deri criticized for pushing a law unlikely to pass judicial review.
05United Torah Judaism considers abstaining from a media weakening law linked to Sabbath broadcasting issues.
06The political fallout raises questions about Netanyahu’s coalition stability with ultra-Orthodox parties.

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