The Knesset has voted to legalize Haredi military exemptions.

What does this decision mean for Israel's future? 

Could the country's greatest threat now come from within?

At a time when Israel continues to face serious security challenges, the decision to enshrine Haredi army exemptions into law has ignited one of the deepest political and social crises in the nation's history. 

Supporters argue it protects the Torah learning that has sustained the Jewish people for generations. Critics warn it undermines equality, places an even greater burden on serving soldiers, and risks fracturing the social contract that binds Israel together.

In this episode of What Now for Israel?, Neil Lazarus explores the implications of the new law, the political forces behind it, and why this decision could have lasting consequences for Israel's security, economy, and national unity. 🎧 

Download the episode today and hear the analysis behind the headlines. Is Israel facing a crisis that no enemy could create, a crisis from within?

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