Netanyahu assures Ultra-Orthodox exemption from service, Kan reports

Kan reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to the leaders of ultra-Orthodox parties to support a private bill that would grant exemptions to yeshiva students from military service.

The promotion of this legislation is set to commence immediately after the Knesset reconvenes from recess, as per published information.

Ultra-Orthodox parties acknowledge the current unlikelihood of the government passing its bill, which seeks to exempt yeshiva students from military service, mainly due to objections from the government's legal adviser and the Minister of Defense.

On March 27, the government is expected to respond to a High Court appeal challenging the decision to exempt ultra-Orthodox individuals from military service.

Political circles observe that Netanyahu plans to request a 10-day extension, hoping to draft a bill that satisfies all coalition members. However, if the High Court denies the extension, the government's decision will expire on April 1, rendering yeshiva students liable for conscription.

In response, Yahadut HaTorah cautioned Netanyahu that passing a law incorporating quotas and penalties for yeshiva students could destabilize the coalition.