For the first time in decades, Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is being called to serve in the military, sparking widespread anger and protests. The exemption that once allowed the Haredim to avoid conscription was recently overturned by the Supreme Court, intensifying a long-standing national debate over equality and shared responsibility. As the Haredi population grows, so does resentment among other Israelis who serve, with some viewing the exemption as unfair. Community leaders and activists are mobilizing resistance, while some within the group question whether military service must conflict with their religious identity. With legislative elections on the horizon, the ultra-Orthodox community's response is set to play a pivotal role in shaping Israel's political future.