Ultra-Orthodox conscription bill threatens crisis for Israel’s government

Lucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondent, Bnei Brak

EPA Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men shout slogans during a protest against Israeli military conscription, in Jerusalem (30 October 2025)EPA

The push to conscript more ultra-Orthodox men triggered a huge protest in Jerusalem last month

An impending crisis over conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army is threatening to…

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