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Knesset legal adviser warns proposed Haredi draft law falls short on equality, security

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee legal adviser Miri Frenkel Shor has expressed significant concerns about the proposed conscription law for ultra-Orthodox Israelis. In her opinion, the alternative civil-security service offered to graduates of ultra-Orthodox educational institutions does not uphold equality and is not equivalent to military service, as it is shorter, voluntary, and lacks reserve duty. Shor also emphasized that the proposal does not address the current need for more combat personnel in the military. The draft law, which would permit service in organizations such as the Prison Service, Shin Bet, Mossad, and police, faces opposition from several coalition lawmakers, while ultra-Orthodox factions are seeking to present a united stance before the upcoming debate.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/knesset-legal-adviser-warns-proposed-haredi-draft-law-falls-short-on-equality-security/
Source Id: 2025-12-916911749

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