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Israeli defence minister says 10,000 soldiers required immediately

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said the Israeli army needs 10,000 new soldiers immediately, 4,800 of which can be recruited from the ultra-Orthodox community, according to Israeli Channel 12.

This follows the Israeli High Court's decision last week that ultra-Orthodox men can be drafted for military service, which sparked protests against conscription.