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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Approves IDF Plan to Draft 3,000 Ultra-Orthodox Men

Jul 9, 2024, 12:13 PM

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (Likud) has approved the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) recommendation to issue draft orders to 3,000 ultra-Orthodox (Haredim) men. This decision comes after a security briefing on Sunday and assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other officials. The move follows a unanimous ruling by Israel's Supreme Court, which mandated immediate action to draft yeshiva students due to a lack of manpower in the military. Draft orders are expected to be sent out starting next month.