Sharp jump in number of Ultra-Orthodox joining Israeli national service
While encouraging, the 65% increase over last year does not address the basic need for thousands more soldiers.
World Israel News 09.07.2024
There has been a significant increase in the number of haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) joining the national civil service over the past year, Ma’ariv revealed in a report Tuesday.
There has been a 65% increase between July 2023 and June 2024 over the previous 12-month period.
In real numbers, this meant 811 men signed up for the voluntary program that is an official substitute for military service, versus 492 in the previous similar period.
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