Netanyahu Freezes Draft Exemption Bill Until October Election
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Updated · Haaretz · May 12
Netanyahu Freezes Draft Exemption Bill Until October Election
5 articles · Updated · Haaretz · May 12
Monday's decision shelved legislation that would have exempted most draft-age ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service until Israel votes by October.
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the message directly to ultra-Orthodox party leaders, signaling he will not try to move the politically sensitive bill before the election.
The freeze delays a core demand of Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies and pushes the military service dispute into the election campaign.
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