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 individuals who do not enlist in the IDF, citing a shortage of 20,000 soldiers. Bennett criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for enabling draft evasion, arguing that this lack of personnel endangers soldiers and compromises military operations.

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