Naftali Bennett doubles down on ultra - Orthodox IDF draft

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated on Monday that he would halt funding for ultra-Orthodox institutions that do not comply with IDF enlistment, citing a critical soldier shortage. Bennett criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for enabling draft evasion, arguing that this policy endangers soldiers and compromises national security.

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