Lawmakers in Israel have voted against a proposed bill that sought to strip voting rights from citizens who refuse to enlist in military or civilian service. The measure, introduced after a large ultra-Orthodox protest against conscription, was defeated by a wide margin in its preliminary reading in the Knesset. The debate saw sharp exchanges between party leaders, with accusations of hypocrisy and criticism of the government's enforcement of existing draft laws. The bill received support from some opposition parties but was opposed by the ruling coalition and ultra-Orthodox factions, while others abstained.