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Israeli Government Urges Supreme Court to Nullify Controversial New Military Draft Law
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
The Israeli government has urged the Supreme Court to annul Amendment 28 to the Security Service Law, arguing it creates unequal draft exemptions for yeshiva students and harms IDF recruitment efforts. The government also criticized the flawed legislative process behind the amendment's approval.
- 01The government requests the Supreme Court to cancel Amendment 28 to the military draft law.
- 02The amendment exempts yeshiva students from criminal enforcement, creating unequal treatment.
- 03This exemption increases the burden on the IDF amid a need for more recruits.
- 04Security officials warned lawmakers the law conflicts with IDF recruitment goals.
- 05The law passed without measures to increase enlistment or ensure equality.
- 06The government also cites significant procedural flaws in the law's passage.
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