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Israel’s high court has made a decision that the government must cease funding seminaries. This move could potentially have a significant impact on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s position of power.
– Israel’s Supreme Court ruled to curtail subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men, causing uncertainty in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition
– Netanyahu has until Monday to present a plan to dismantle the system that privileges the ultra-Orthodox over the secular Jewish public
– The current system allows ultra-Orthodox men to receive exemptions from military service while studying in religious seminaries, leading to resentment and societal divide
– The court ruled the system discriminatory and gave the government a deadline to present a new plan
– Many Israelis support the court’s decision, seeing it as a step towards equality in military service and economic contributions
– Ultra-Orthodox leaders have strongly objected to the decision, stating that their way of life and dedication to Torah study protect Israel as much as a strong army
– The decision threatens Netanyahu’s coalition as the ultra-Orthodox parties, his longtime partners, oppose the draft exemptions being revoked and could potentially end the coalition, leading to new elections.
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