Israel's ultra-Orthodox leaders are facing criticism for their opposition to mandatory military service for yeshiva students. Despite the potential requirement for ultra-Orthodox men to serve in the military, these leaders may continue to support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some believe that Netanyahu's far right allies might reconsider their positions, but this is uncertain. There are concerns that forcing ultra-Orthodox men to serve could destabilize the government. Critics argue that the ultra-Orthodox community's stance reveals a lack of empathy towards Israel's security needs, and long-term efforts are needed to integrate and change their leadership. The ultra-Orthodox community claims their yeshiva students safeguard Jewish heritage.
Opinion | Haredi leaders' objections to IDF service while Israel has serious security needs reveals a lack of empathy. Long-term efforts to integrate and change haredi leadership are needed to shift their stance on military duty. Written by @dmweinberg https://t.co/9nTxn27t8T
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When Haredi politicians, fulminating against the threat of mandatory military service, declare their yeshiva students alone safeguard Jewish heritage, why don't Israel's other Jewish communities dispute this spurious monopoly? / @AnshelPfeffer https://t.co/0jWINt4bxU
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