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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: The Debate in Israel Over Who Should Be Required Serve in the Military
Description: Ultra-Orthodox Israelis have long been exempt from compulsory military service. But the October 7th attack by Hamas and Israel's subsequent military response have brought forward calls for change. The government's decision on whether to end the exemption has major political consequences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy