High Court hears arguments on law freezing haredi draft enforcement
The Israeli High Court of Justice held a hearing to challenge a law that freezes draft enforcement for ultra-Orthodox men. Both the Attorney-General and legal representatives are urging the court to strike down the legislation, which has been temporarily frozen since its passage.
Why it matters
This case addresses a long-standing constitutional and social tension in Israel regarding military conscription and religious exemptions.
The High Court of Justice heard arguments on Tuesday on a law whose legal fate appeared all but decided, with both official legal representatives urging the nine-justice panel to strike it down and the government declining to appear in its defense.The hearing ended after roughly an hour and a half. Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg, who headed the panel, said the justices would examine the arguments and issue their ruling soon.The law freezing draft enforcement measures against ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men eligible for military service passed on July 14.
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