Law
Haredi military exemption law
A controversial Israeli law granting exemption from military service to students of Jewish religious seminaries. Disagreement over it is hindering government formation.
The Haredi military exemption law is Israeli legislation aimed at regulating the status of ultra-Orthodox Jews who were exempt from service. It has sparked widespread debate in Israel between supporters who see it as respecting religious freedom and opponents who consider it a breach of equality in bearing burdens. The dispute over it has led to political crises and affected government formation. It remains a hot topic in public debate.
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