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IDF Chief Urges Equality as Haredi Draft Debate Escalates

8/29/2025

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A report indicates that most haredi men joining the IDF had already exited their ultra-Orthodox community, challenging claims about military service causing departures.
IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir calls for equal enlistment across all sectors to address draft-dodging in haredi communities.
Netanyahu faces criticism for his recent decision on Uman, viewed as a possible political misstep during Israel's national crisis.

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Story summary

A report indicates that most haredi men joining the IDF had already exited their ultra-Orthodox community, challenging claims about military service causing departures.
IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir calls for equal enlistment across all sectors to address draft-dodging in haredi communities.
Netanyahu faces criticism for his recent decision on Uman, viewed as a possible political misstep during Israel's national crisis.