Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men gathered in Jerusalem to protest against mandatory military service, demanding legal guarantees for their exemption. The demonstration comes after a recent crackdown on draft dodgers and a supreme court ruling that the exemption has expired, putting pressure on the government to end the long-standing waiver. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to enshrine the exemption in law, but has yet to deliver, causing tension within his right-wing coalition. The issue threatens to destabilize the government, as key ultra-Orthodox parties warn they may withdraw support if their demands are not met.