26 Jun 2024

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox students not exempt from conscription

From Morning Report, 8:45 am on 26 June 2024

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that Ultra-Orthodox Jewish students are no longer exempt from military conscription. The decision is being seen as a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that has the potential to unravel his ruling coalition. The decision comes as Netanyahu says Israel may shift focus to fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon after the war in Gaza ends. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.