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Netanyahu's Conscription Bill Aims to Boost Military Recruitment

11/7/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a new conscription law to regulate military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
The Supreme Court set a deadline to resolve the exemptions debate, which has sparked anger amid Gaza war.
The bill would increase recruitment among ultra-Orthodox men, who comprise 13% of Israel's population.
Critics argue the bill is merely symbolic and contains loopholes.
The Israel Defense Forces face a manpower shortage, needing 12,000 recruits.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a new conscription law to regulate military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
The Supreme Court set a deadline to resolve the exemptions debate, which has sparked anger amid Gaza war.
The bill would increase recruitment among ultra-Orthodox men, who comprise 13% of Israel's population.
Critics argue the bill is merely symbolic and contains loopholes.
The Israel Defense Forces face a manpower shortage, needing 12,000 recruits.