Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Faces Backlash for Controversial Comments on Military Service

Yosef's remarks on compulsory military service for the haredim and potential mass exodus spark widespread criticism and raise concerns over national unity.

Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's comments on compulsory military service for haredim and potential mass exodus have ignited controversy.
Yosef's remarks have been criticized as insulting to IDF soldiers and divisive, threatening Israel's national unity.
The debate over haredi conscription is a divisive issue in Israeli society, with recent court orders demanding government action.
IDF Chief of Staff emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in military service to sustain national unity.
Yosef's statements contrast with the sacrifices of soldiers, including those who study Torah, highlighting a deep societal rift.