
Israel court says ultra-Orthodox must obey army draft
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 12, 2017 - The Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down military draft exemptions for Jewish seminary students, enraging the small but powerful ultra-Orthodox community.
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