israeli draft

Israel’s High Court convenes to discuss petitions on IDF haredi draft – Israel Politics

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Israel’s High Court convenes to discuss petitions on IDF haredi draft – Israel Politics

Israel’s High Court of Justice began on Sunday morning a hearing on the contentious issue of the long-standing exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from IDF service. The hearing could lead the court to give a final order to the state to begin drafting haredi men, which could have dramatic social and political ramifications. The two … Read more

Why did IDF general Dan Goldfus take aim at Israel’s politicians? – Israel Politics

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Why did IDF general Dan Goldfus take aim at Israel’s politicians? – Israel Politics

As commander of the IDF’s 98th Division, IDF Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus effectively commands a full division of commandos. He was entrusted with the role of taking down Hamas’s Khan Yunis brigade – considered the toughest of them all, as it is home to the largest and most byzantine tunnel network in Gaza. In two … Read more