ultra-Orthodox Jews

Ultra-Orthodox protester sits on the ground during a protest on the first day Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were requested to enlist

Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters storm Israeli army base

  • Historically exempt from compulsory military service, ultra-Orthodox seminary students are being called up
  • Israel’s war in Gaza and a potential conflict with Hezbollah on the northern border sap resources and fuel resentment of those who do not have to serve
By AFP ·