Bibi Faces New Crisis? Israel Katz's Shocking Move Triggers Political Storm Over Military Draft

| Jun 28, 2026, 06:35:00 PM | TOI.in
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A major political storm is unfolding in Israel as Defense Minister Israel Katz calls for a halt to the arrests of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) draft dodgers amid growing nationwide protests. The controversial proposal comes despite Israel's military warning that it urgently needs more recruits and follows a 2024 High Court ruling ordering the government to begin conscripting Haredi men. With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition under pressure and tens of thousands of eligible ultra-Orthodox men yet to enlist, the debate over military service is threatening to deepen Israel's political crisis. Here's everything you need to know.

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