Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest having to serve in Israeli military

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Publicado 2024-06-30

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from Mea She’arim in West Jerusalem are protesting against conscription in the Israeli military. They prefer imprisonment over military service following the High Court's decision to end their exemptions. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, including his ultra-Orthodox coalition partners, faces backlash. The attorney general's office has mandated that 3,000 Orthodox men be drafted immediately, losing eligibility for government grants. The ultra-Orthodox vow to continue protesting, which could destabilize Netanyahu’s government. This conscription issue has long divided Israeli society, with those serving in the military calling it unfair.

Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports from Amman, Jordan.
Uri Misgav is a reporter and commentator at the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz. He joins us live from Tel Aviv to discuss the latest updates.

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Todos los comentarios (21)

hace 28 días

Netanyahu's son lays on the beach in Miami Florida...WTF
@surgeons hace 28 días

They don’t want to die fighting for stolen land.
@CarollemMen-cl8nz hace 28 días

I have one question. Is Netanyahu's two adult sons going to the FRONT LINE? Is his son still in MIAMI living it up in luxury and security? Are they at home in Israel in safety and luxury in their father's mansion and not fighting in his WAR? What's the deal?
@nsbd90now hace 28 días

Suddenly not so Zionist.
@KingKong187911 hace 28 días

Ironic. The loudest voice in the room for WAR refuses to face death.
@presbiteroo hace 28 días

They should demonstrate for a cease fire instead
@Christopher0632 hace 28 días

The Ultra Orthodox is involved in Netanyahu’s cabinet so they are making decisions on military affairs. Now when it comes to them having to do some actual fighting they want to act like they have nothing to do with this conflict. The whole situation is absurd.
@adammsa5303 hace 28 días

Unfairness is hurtful. Benjamin Mileikowsky is asking more sacrifice from the kids of the nation, .His son far from WAR, living a luxury life in Miami since mid-January 2024,
@D3m3nt0 hace 28 días

No honor among thieves.
@Anthony-lv1mi hace 28 días

I bet the Supreme court judges sons and daughters will not be Fighting 🇯🇲🤣😅😂
hace 28 días

No tears for Iseral...No tears..
@shokirdavronov3996 hace 28 días

Where is Natanyahu’s son???
@ahmadmousa6037 hace 28 días

Get out of Palestine 🇵🇸
@ahmedhussainshaikh8400 hace 28 días

History will record the silence of Arab rulers who preferred their luxurious lifestyle over fighting for justice for palestinians
@gjerrildkro hace 28 días

Ethnic cleansing is okay ? Palestine has a right to defend itself !
@fartsfartington9019 hace 28 días

The economic contradictions within the Israeli government and society are now causing its collapse. This can happen in America.
@johnsterling6659 hace 28 días

There is no need for them to protest. Just tell the draft board you have bone spurs.
@cadilacdesert hace 28 días

No wonder why Europe kicked them out!
@begoode2385 hace 28 días

They rather go to jail than fight for their country? Ironic.This proves they are losing.
@sOnIcBo0mBoY hace 28 días

Maybe they should study the real world instead.