The Degel HaTorah faction of the United Torah Judaism party has announced support for the latest government bill that would enshrine exemptions from military service for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students. This decision comes after senior spiritual leaders Dov Lando and Moshe Hirsch gave their approval, though a final decision will be made after the bill is submitted to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The legislation, which has faced repeated delays, is seen by critics as an attempt to formalize draft exemptions for much of the ultra-Orthodox community, even as the military faces a shortage of recruits and ongoing conflict. The move has sparked condemnation from both opposition and coalition figures, who argue that it undermines national security and equality, while other ultra-Orthodox factions remain divided on whether to support the bill.