Israel’s Top Court Rules Army Must Draft Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Students

Israel’s Top Court Rules Army Must Draft Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Students

Most Israelis, except the ultra-Orthodox Jewish students, have been law-bound to serve in the military. JERUSALEM: Israel’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students to the conscript military, a decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Netanyahu’s coalition relies for its survival on two … Read more

Israel Says 2 Hostages Rescued From Hamas Captivity In Gaza

Israel Says 2 Hostages Rescued From Hamas Captivity In Gaza

Israel says around 130 are still in Gaza, but 29 are thought to be dead. Jerusalem, Undefined: The Israeli military announced early Monday that two hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 attacks were rescued in an overnight operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The military said in a statement that “during … Read more

Israel To Withdraw Some Forces From Gaza To “Re-Energise” Economy In 2024

Israel To Withdraw Some Forces From Gaza To “Re-Energise” Economy In 2024

Israel says it has killed more than 8,000 Palestinian fighters. (File) Jerusalem: Israel is withdrawing some forces from Gaza to shift to more targeted operations against Hamas, and is partially returning reservists to civilian life to help the economy as the country enters the new year set for a prolonged war, an Israeli official said. … Read more