Israel's Ultra Orthodox Military Draft Exemption on Brink of Collapse The ultra Orthodox military draft exemption in Israel has been a contentious issue for decades, rooted in the country's founding principles and the unique status of the Haredi community within Israeli society.
Introduced as a temporary measure in 1948 to allow newly formed Haredi communities to rebuild their institutions, it soon became a permanent fixture of Israeli law.
The exemption allows young men from the Haredi community to defer or avoid military service, opting instead for study in yeshivas or other recognized religious institutions.