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Israel to begin enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men
21 July 2024 11:37 BST
The Israeli army will begin drafting members of the ultra-Orthodox community, or Haredim, on Sunday, ending a 76-year exemption from military service.
Local media outlets report that the army will issue 3,000 draft orders to ultra-Orthodox men aged 18 to 26 on Sunday, with enlistment set to begin in 2025.
The call-up follows a unanimous ruling by Israel's Supreme Court stating that ultra-Orthodox men can no longer be exempt from enlisting in the army.