In Israel, a fierce debate rages over whether ultra-Orthodox Jewish men should be exempt from military service — a stance rooted in their belief that Torah study is their highest calling. As the nation faces ongoing conflict, this religious exemption, which sees fewer than 10% of eligible men enlisting, clashes with calls for national unity and sacrifice. While ultra-Orthodox leaders defend their tradition as vital to preserving faith and community, critics, including top military officials, call the exemptions “inconceivable.” The tension underscores a growing struggle between religious duty and national defense in modern Israel.
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