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Israeli Military to Begin Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Men on Sunday Following Supreme Court Order

Jul 16, 2024, 02:47 PM

The Israeli military announced it will begin sending draft notices to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men starting Sunday. This move follows a landmark Supreme Court order mandating the enlistment of young religious men for military service. The initial draft orders will be sent to members of the Haredi community, marking the first stage in the screening and evaluation process for new recruits ahead of enlistment in the coming year. The decision is expected to impact thousands of ultra-Orthodox seminary students who were previously exempt from military service, potentially causing significant political repercussions within the Israeli government. AP reports that the Israeli Army will send summonses to thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews this week, according to the Ynet portal.