The protest signified a deeper cultural clash in Israeli society, as ultra-Orthodox Jews insist that their commitment to religious studies should exempt them from military service. Despite calls for expanded recruitment into the Israel Defence Forces, they staunchly oppose any changes, viewing enlistment as a violation of their religious obligations.
Representing roughly 13% of the population, the ultra-Orthodox community takes pride in its commitment to religious studies, which they see as vital for their identity. Their representatives argue that military service would detract from their primary mission of preserving Jewish learning and teaching.
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