Jews On The Road: The Supreme Court of Israel gave such a decision after which the radical Jews got angry and took to the streets to protest against the decision. The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously ruled on June 25 that the army should start recruiting ultra-Orthodox people for military services. This decision is being strongly opposed in Israel.
The decision could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition as Israel continues its war in Gaza. The court ruled that in the absence of a law distinguishing between Jewish seminary students and other conscripts, Israel’s mandatory military service system applies to ultra-Orthodox people just like any other citizen. In fact, military service is not mandatory for ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel.
Opposed this decision of the Supreme Court
The youth studying in Yeshiva have protested against this decision and have come out on the streets. These people say that this decision of the court will affect their religious life and they will not be able to follow it. These people also say that spiritual life and worship are necessary for the security of Israel. If the BBC report is to be believed, then orthodox Jews believe that if their religion has to be saved, then worship is necessary for it and they should follow the religion and not waste their time in other services.
The influence of radical Jews in Israel
This decision can create problems for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because his government is a coalition government and a party of hardliner Jews is supporting him. This party opposes any change in the current system. At the same time, the number of hardliner Jews in Israel is around 10 lakh and this number is 12 percent of the country’s total population.
Who are Yeshiva Students?
Yeshiva students are people who study Torah. These people follow Judaism strictly. It is not mandatory for these people to serve in the army. Not only this, this group has always been against change. After the Supreme Court’s decision, the protests of these people turned violent and vandalism and violence were also done at many places.
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