The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army.
According to BBC News, the ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army.
But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
This world story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Israeli and Netanyahu.
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- Israeli, Netanyahu
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