Israeli High Court Temporarily Halts Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption Law

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Published: 2026-07-15
Category: world
Source: Courthouse News Service
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Israel's Supreme Court has issued an interim order, suspending a recently passed law that would have prevented the arrest of ultra-Orthodox men avoiding military conscription. This decision follows petitions from opposition leaders, highlighting ongoing societal and legal debates over military service exemptions. The ruling temporarily reinstates the possibility of legal action against those who refuse to serve.

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