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Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Push for Military Exemptions Amid War

3/5/2026

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties push legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service amid the war with Iran.
Backed by Shas and Degel HaTorah, the bill would codify blanket exemptions and set modest conscription targets for Haredi men.
Legal adviser Miri Frenkel Shor warns the bill could be unfair and may grant immunity to those who evade enlistment.
Disagreements persist over fingerprint readers in yeshivas and the bill’s temporary status.

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Story summary

Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties push legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service amid the war with Iran.
Backed by Shas and Degel HaTorah, the bill would codify blanket exemptions and set modest conscription targets for Haredi men.
Legal adviser Miri Frenkel Shor warns the bill could be unfair and may grant immunity to those who evade enlistment.
Disagreements persist over fingerprint readers in yeshivas and the bill’s temporary status.