Ultra-Orthodox Opposition to Netanyahu Driven by Conscription Concerns
On August 7, 2025, ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities mobilized in protest against the Israeli government’s attempts to conscript their youth. The demonstrations, sparked by the arrest of religious school students who evaded the draft, were framed as a defense of their religious way of life. Rabbis called for religious disobedience, urging followers to prioritize yeshivas over military service. Thousands responded to the call, expressing their commitment to the Torah and rejection of government authority.
John Q. Hosedrinker