Israeli High Court Challenges Government Over Haredi Military Exemptions

Court demands immediate action on drafting ultra-Orthodox men amid ongoing conflict and legal battles.

Justices criticize government's delay in drafting 3,000 haredi men despite urgent need for military personnel.
Court questions legality of continued funding for yeshivot with expired draft exemptions.
Hearing highlights deep societal divisions between secular and ultra-Orthodox communities in Israel.
Government faces pressure to find a compromise with ultra-Orthodox coalition partners.
Potential court ruling could have significant social and political ramifications.