Netanyahu Moves to Advance Controversial Haredi Conscription Law

The Israeli Prime Minister seeks to push forward a draft bill from a previous government, sparking criticism amid ongoing security challenges.

Netanyahu announced plans to advance a Haredi conscription bill initially proposed by Benny Gantz in 2022.
The bill aims to exempt ultra-Orthodox men from military service, a move criticized as politically motivated.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and former Defense Minister Gantz argue the law is outdated and irrelevant post-October 7.
The law's advancement is seen as a tactic to buy time and prevent the collapse of Netanyahu's government.
Critics within the government call for a comprehensive national service plan that includes all sectors of Israeli society.