News about Israel

This is a very interesting development, no matter where you stand on the Gaza conflict: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6p24expzd5o

They really, really don't want to fight. My colleague Steve Simon on why the ultra-Orthodox have a waiver from serving in the Israeli army and why they will likely still be protected, despite a court ruling. responsiblestatecraft.org/netanyahu-orthodox-military-service/ pic.twitter.com/yedjzHFQuI

They want to push the government to show no regard to other Israelis, much less non-Jews in controlled territories. But get their hands dirty? That’s along too much. Trumpian. Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Men Protest Against Military Draft Order - WSJ www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/ultra-orthodox-israeli-men-protest-against-military-draft-order-c84060e8

“Tens of thousands of men rallied in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood to protest the order. But after nightfall, the crowd made its way toward central Jerusalem and turned violent.” www.cbc.ca/news/world/ultra-orthodox-draft-israel-military-1.7251400