Israeli Army Exemption For The Ultra-Orthodox Part Of A Bigger Challenge

(ANALYSIS) Ultra-Orthodox resistance to conscription is nothing new. But the forcefulness of this declaration is new, especially coming in the midst of a war. And Yosef is not any random rabbi. He is the son of Ovadia Yosef, who was the spiritual leader of the Shas Party: an important partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious governing coalition.

Israel’s New Government And The Demographic Changes That Caused It

(ANALYSIS) Israel’s new government is the most right-wing and religious leadership the country has had in the 75 years of its existence, as many observers have pointed out. And this style of leadership may last because it represents the next generation of Israelis.

Israel, Middle East, NewsMichael BrennerJanuary 17, 2023israel, Israeli politics, Judaism, Benjamin Netanyahu, ultra-orthodox jews, Orthodox, Michael Brenner, Secondary Feature, Recharge, recharge Comment

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