Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash with Police

Hundreds of ultra-orthodox Jews have clashed with police outside a military base in Tel Aviv in protest against military service. Israel's defence forces have called up 1,200 religious men for conscription.

» Updated: 10 September 2024, 11:31

» Published: 05 August 2024

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash with Police
Photo: Ariel Schalit/AP/TT

The recruits were ordered to report to the Tel Hashomer base outside Tel Aviv on Monday and Tuesday. Instead, hundreds of ultra-orthodox Jews showed up to demonstrate against the military's call-up, reports Haaretz.

Military service has long been a contentious issue between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-orthodox Jews who were previously exempt from conscription.

A court recently ruled that the exemption was discriminatory.

Israel's military justifies the call-up with "increased operational needs" in the army. However, only 30 percent of those called up are expected to report, according to Israel's Defense Forces IDF.

About 13 percent of Israel's population consists of ultra-orthodox Jews. Instead of military service, the men have been allowed to study.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

UN Soldiers Injured in Attack in Lebanon
1 MIN READ

UN Soldiers Injured in Attack in Lebanon

Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine: No NATO for 20 Years
2 MIN READ

Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine: No NATO for 20 Years

Biden addresses the nation after the election
1 MIN READ

Biden addresses the nation after the election

Canada in dispute with Tiktok - "national security"
1 MIN READ

Canada in dispute with Tiktok - "national security"

The EU Top on Trump: There is Something to Build On
2 MIN READ

The EU Top on Trump: There is Something to Build On

Harris Turned His Back: "Didn't Stop the Genocide"
2 MIN READ

Harris Turned His Back: "Didn't Stop the Genocide"

Israel buys new fighter jets from Boeing
1 MIN READ

Israel buys new fighter jets from Boeing

Israeli Attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon
1 MIN READ

Israeli Attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Demands No Confidence: "Scholz's Coalition is History"
2 MIN READ

Demands No Confidence: "Scholz's Coalition is History"

Iran: Trump's Victory Chance of Reconsideration
1 MIN READ

Iran: Trump's Victory Chance of Reconsideration

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud
1 MIN READ

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Democrats Fume: Biden's Arrogance Was Our Downfall
2 MIN READ

Democrats Fume: Biden's Arrogance Was Our Downfall

Two states are still counting their votes
1 MIN READ

Two states are still counting their votes

The Charges Against Trump – What Happens Now
3 MIN READ

The Charges Against Trump – What Happens Now

Struggle for Power in Congress
3 MIN READ

Struggle for Power in Congress

Xi wants a stable relationship with the USA in the "new era"
1 MIN READ

Xi wants a stable relationship with the USA in the "new era"

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv
1 MIN READ

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok
2 MIN READ

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok

Melania Trump calls for unity
1 MIN READ

Melania Trump calls for unity

Zelensky: USA's leadership is crucial
1 MIN READ

Zelensky: USA's leadership is crucial