ultra-Orthodox jew movements Supreme Court of Israel Israeli Police ultra-Orthodox jew leaders The conscription of yeshiva students to the Israeli Defense Forces has been a highly contentious issue in Israel and outside it[1] for decades now, at least since 1977.

[2] Large protests have been held against the conscription of yeshiva students in Israel and worldwide.

For example, in 1998, the Supreme Court of Israel ruled that the Minister of Defense does not have the authority to grant yeshiva members an exemption from service.

In 2014, Shaked Committee promoted a law intended to conscript ultra-Orthodox, causing outrage in the haredi communities.

In June 2024, Supreme Court ruled to conscript thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews.