An Israeli Supreme Court ruling has stirred controversy by freezing funding for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas unless their students enlist in the military, potentially fracturing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.
The court’s order, issued Thursday, upheld a 2018 ruling deeming the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service discriminatory. Netanyahu’s government faces pressure to devise a new conscription plan by Monday.
The exemption issue has sparked division within Netanyahu’s coalition, with ultra-Orthodox parties denouncing the court’s decision and centrist members supporting it to bolster military strength amidst regional threats.
Benny Gantz, a war cabinet member and opposition leader, emphasized the need for national unity in the face of conflict, highlighting the importance of military service participation.
The ruling poses a significant challenge to Netanyahu’s leadership as he navigates internal coalition dynamics amid heightened security concerns.
The post Israeli Supreme Court Freezes Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas Over Military Exemption Issue appeared first on Current News in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Today | NewsInPhiladelphia.com.
