Israel's High Court Orders Universal IDF Draft, Including Ultra-Orthodox

The landmark ruling aims to foster unity and shared sacrifice, potentially destabilizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's government.

The High Court of Justice's decision mandates a universal draft, including for the ultra-Orthodox, starting with financial penalties from April 1.
Prime Minister Netanyahu faces potential coalition collapse as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to exit over the draft ruling.
The ruling halts subsidies for yeshiva students of enlistment age who haven't received a deferral, affecting their financial support from April 1.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders denounce the court's decision as an attack on their way of life, vowing to fight the compulsory military service.
The decision is seen as a step towards ending a longstanding exemption, aiming to ensure all segments of society contribute to national defense.