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Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Law Suspending Enforcement Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against a law that freezes enforcement against ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, with an interim injunction halting the law's effect. Petitioners argue the law discriminates by protecting ultra-Orthodox evaders while secular ones remain liable. The Attorney General and legal advisors recommend canceling the law amid ongoing military conflicts.

01Israeli Supreme Court reviews petitions against law freezing enforcement on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
02The law halts arrests and investigations of ultra-Orthodox evaders but not secular ones, raising equality concerns.
03An interim injunction currently prevents the law from taking effect.
04Petitions were filed by Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, Movement for Quality Government, and others.
05Attorney General and State Attorney advise canceling the law due to legal and procedural flaws.
06Critics highlight the law’s timing amid ongoing military conflicts and soldier sacrifices.

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