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On June 30, 2024, downtown Jerusalem came into international scrutiny as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rallied here to oppose Israel's Supreme Court's conscription order. The protest was not only a direct challenge to the law, but also a reflection of the deep contradiction between religion and state responsibility.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest in Jerusalem
At the rally, protesters carried signs reading "We will not join the enemy army" and "We would rather die than join the army". As night fell, the rally turned into violent clashes with the police. According to the Times of Israel and the Associated Press, the protesters did not hesitate to attack government officials' vehicles with stones, and the police responded with water cannons filled with stinking water and the intervention of mounted police in an attempt to control the situation.
It is reported that a number of police officers were injured as a result of the clashes that night. The backdrop to this protest is Israel's military operation against Gaza and the Supreme Court's ruling. The Supreme Court ruled on June 25 that ultra-Orthodox men were no longer exempt from military service, and that the government would begin conscripting 3,000 ultra-Orthodox students into the military on July 1.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox protesters attacked the car of an ultra-Orthodox cabinet minister
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who have long enjoyed exemption from military service, follow strict religious doctrines and oppose participation in military operations in secular states. This group is not only religiously distinctive, but also plays an important role in Israel's political and social life. According to statistics, about 14 percent of Israel's ultra-Orthodox population is located, and their young people make up 24 percent of the conscription-age population.
The Supreme Court's decision could pose a challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition. Ultra-Orthodox parties occupy a key position in the coalition and could force Israel to hold new elections if they choose to leave the government.
The scene of clashes between Israeli police and civilians
The Jerusalem Post reported that Netanyahu's government, which includes ultra-Orthodox parties such as the Shas party, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's ruling. The academic output of ultra-Orthodox schools is so vital to these parties that they may choose to resist this decision.
The New York Times and other international media have also paid attention to the growing skepticism of the ultra-Orthodox policy of exemption from military service in Israeli society. Many believe that this policy is unfair and increases the burden on the state.
The Israeli rioters were controlled
This conflict is not only a serious confrontation between the ultra-Orthodox community and the Israeli government, but also a test of diversity and inclusion in Israeli society. The development of events will require further observation, but it is foreseeable that this will be an important turning point in Israel's domestic political and social dynamics.