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Historic Reform: Ultra-Orthodox Military Service Exemption Proposed

12/1/2025

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The Religious Zionism faction advocates a military service exemption law to ensure significant ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasized that the draft conscription bill aims to increase IDF manpower and ease the burden on combat soldiers and reservists.
He added that the law’s purpose is historic reform and to integrate ultra-Orthodox individuals into the army, rather than to influence government stability.

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The Religious Zionism faction advocates a military service exemption law to ensure significant ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasized that the draft conscription bill aims to increase IDF manpower and ease the burden on combat soldiers and reservists.
He added that the law’s purpose is historic reform and to integrate ultra-Orthodox individuals into the army, rather than to influence government stability.