Ultra-Orthodox men have long been exempted from mandatory military service, a status quo strongly defended by ultra-Orthodox political parties, which are key allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition. In June, the Supreme Court ruled the exemptions unconstitutional. Israel has...
Traditionally, this group has been exempt from mandatory military service, a status quo staunchly defended by ultra-Orthodox parties, which are key partners of Netanyahu's far-right coalition. In contrast, Gallant advocates for their enlistment, citing a pressing need for additional manpower amid on...
Behind Mandatory Service in Israel: From the Rationale of the Militia to the Rationale of Military-Technological SuperiorityMatania, EviatarStrategic Assessment: A Multidisciplinary Journal on National Security
Traditionally, this group has been exempt from mandatory military service, a status quo staunchly defended by ultra-Orthodox parties, which are key partners of Netanyahu's far-right coalition. In contrast, Gallant advocates for their ...
Among Israel’s Jewish majority, mandatory military service is largely seen as a melting pot and rite of passage. The ultra-Orthodox say that integrating into the army will threaten their generations-old way of life and that their devout lifestyle and dedication to upho...
Unlike in the United States, Israeli citizens do not have the right to bear arms. Although you see firearms all over Israel because of mandatory military service, Israel’s government strictly regulates private ownership. Private gun ownership only runs between 1.5% and 2.5%, depending on what ...
700 celebrities showing their support for Israel back on October 17, alongside Amy Schummer, Jerry Seinfeld, and Mark Hammil. The Wonder Woman actress was born in Israel and served in the IDF as a combat fitness instructor for two years at 20, as a part of her mandatory military service....
With mandatory military service in Israel for males and females above 18 years old, many aim to serve in the army's technological units, seen as the best preparation for a successful, and perhaps rich, civilian adult life. Many believe that the symbiotic relationship between the military and ...
The candidates who pass go on to serve with Unit 8200 in various roles — technology-focused or intelligence-focused — for their mandatory military service after high school. Grinberg said he couldn’t specify the exact nature of operations at the unit. Previously,a Financial Times reportsaid ...