Monday, July 1, 2024

How big is the rift between Israel's ultra-Orthodox community and the state?


At least five people were arrested during clashes between ultra-Orthodox Jews and Israeli police on Sunday. Crowds had gathered to demonstrate against last week's Israeli Supreme Court order to begin enlisting them for military service. The ultra-Orthodox community makes up around 13% of Israel's population and has been exempt from military service for religious reasons. The issue has been a source of tension for decades, and has intensified since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.




No comments:

Post a Comment

Why Democracy Rewards Idiots — Plato Saw It Coming 2,400 Years Ago

  Plato watched democracy destroy Athens by rewarding charisma over competence. 2,400 years later, we're making the exact same mistakes....