Israeli Government Moves to End Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemptions

Military and religious leaders clash over new conscription orders for yeshiva students, sparking significant community resistance.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announces draft notices for ultra-Orthodox Jews previously exempted from military service.
Rabbi Dov Lando instructs yeshiva students to ignore draft orders and avoid recruitment offices.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders consider issuing a public directive forbidding any cooperation with the IDF.
The IDF plans to draft 4,800 Haredi men annually and is taking steps to build trust within the community.
This is the first large-scale conscription effort targeting the ultra-Orthodox population in Israel.