The Shas party has strongly condemned an attack on the son of lawmaker Yinon Azoulay, describing it as a serious breach that damages the reputation of the entire ultra-Orthodox community. The incident, which occurred in Ashdod, led to the arrest of two minors who reportedly targeted Azoulay's son due to Shas's support for a controversial bill on military service exemptions for yeshiva students. The party has called on law enforcement to take decisive action against those responsible, emphasizing that extremist violence against public figures cannot go unpunished.

The draft exemption bill has sparked widespread debate, with many Israelis doubting its effectiveness in increasing ultra-Orthodox enlistment, while some hardline religious groups oppose any sanctions against their members. Azoulay, who serves on the parliamentary committee discussing the bill, has received support from colleagues, including the committee chairman, who condemned the violence and praised Azoulay's dedication to public service.