Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox must serve in military
As an individual who is not directly impacted by the recent decision made by the Israeli Supreme Court regarding the mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox individuals, I find myself both intrigued and conflicted by the implications of this ruling. The exemption that was originally put in place for a select few has now become a loophole for a significant population to avoid their civic duty. The idea that a certain segment of the population can evade military service while others risk their lives for the defense of the nation seems inherently unfair.
The notion that the ultra-Orthodox community sees their full-time religious study as a form of protection for the state is puzzling to me.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker