military service
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
Middle East
June 28, 2024
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
The Israeli Supreme Court issued a ruling on Tuesday ordering the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military. Since…
Egypt president ratifies law protecting military officers
Egypt
July 27, 2018
Egypt president ratifies law protecting military officers
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Thursday ratified a bill that could immunize senior military officers from future prosecution related to…
Jerusalem protests look to preserve ultra-Orthodox lifestyle
Middle East
November 8, 2017
Jerusalem protests look to preserve ultra-Orthodox lifestyle
A string of protests by ultra-Orthodox Jewish activists against Israel’s compulsory military service has paralyzed Jerusalem in recent weeks in…