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Gantz Condemns Ultra-Orthodox Protest, Demands Universal Conscription

10/28/2025

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Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White Party, condemns planned ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem as dangerous and urges Haredi leaders to intervene.
The protest is organized by ultra-Orthodox parties in response to crackdown on draft evasion among yeshiva students.
Gantz said his party would only support a government that enforces universal conscription.
Yair Lapid, opposition leader, proposed revoking voting rights for those who do not enlist, drawing ultra-Orthodox criticism.

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Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White Party, condemns planned ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem as dangerous and urges Haredi leaders to intervene.
The protest is organized by ultra-Orthodox parties in response to crackdown on draft evasion among yeshiva students.
Gantz said his party would only support a government that enforces universal conscription.
Yair Lapid, opposition leader, proposed revoking voting rights for those who do not enlist, drawing ultra-Orthodox criticism.