The issue of haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) in Israel not serving in the IDF has been a contentious topic for decades.
In the current status quo established in the early days of the State of Israel, haredi yeshiva students have an exemption from serving in the IDF or partaking in Sherut Leumi (national service). However, this has caused many others in Israel to feel there is an unfair distribution of the burden of serving the country. Coupled with the low employment rates for haredim in Israel, and this has led to widespread tension against ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
The courts have ruled that the current exemption for haredim not to serve in the army is illegal and efforts to resolve the issue are still ongoing.
The petitioners, the Movement for Quality Government in Israel and Israel's Defensive Shield Forum, have argued that the IDF has not fulfilled its legal duty to send out draft orders.
Nagel's report will help on a variety of tactical issues and even some strategic issues, but the missing pieces could come back to haunt the country someday if they are not addressed soon.
Opposition MKs called the proposed haredi draft exemption bill harmful to IDF soldiers and warned of an intense parliamentary and public struggle to block its swift passage.
The brigade aims to enable haredi soldiers to serve in combat roles while fully preserving their religious lifestyle and identity.
Gallant's resignation is set to take effect on Sunday at 10:00 a.m., after the weekend, giving him two days to reconsider and potentially retract his decision.
Yoav Gallant resigns from the Knesset over opposition to the haredi draft law as Likud advances legislation on military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
A key finding of the survey was how different sectors of the Israeli public value the haredi contribution to the war effort.
"The draft legislation has not been submitted for my review," the attorney general's statement read.
Coalition to face challenges including budget and haredi IDF draft laws in upcoming year.
Defense Minister Katz last week presented a list of principles for new legislation, according to which the IDF will gradually increase haredi draft numbers.
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