A new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men has reignited fierce debate in Israel, with the opposition criticizing it as granting special privileges and failing to address longstanding inequalities. The proposal, which includes minimal penalties for draft evasion and lowers enlistment quotas, comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition relies on ultra-Orthodox parties for survival. Recent Supreme Court rulings have increased pressure on the government to end the exemption, especially as the ongoing conflict has highlighted the burden on other segments of society. The controversy has led to mass protests, cabinet resignations, and threats to bring down the government, underscoring deep divisions over military service and national responsibility.
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