Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested the Israeli court to extend the deadline regarding the ongoing controversy over conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military.
The issue of conscription has been a long-standing and contentious one in Israel, with the ultra-Orthodox community often seeking exemptions from mandatory military service on religious grounds.
Netanyahu's request comes as a response to a previous court ruling that set a deadline for the government to pass a new law regulating the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews. The deadline is set for January 15, 2022.
The Prime Minister's office has stated that Netanyahu is seeking more time to address the complexities of the issue and to ensure that any new legislation is carefully crafted to balance the needs of the military with the concerns of the ultra-Orthodox community.
Netanyahu's request for an extension has sparked debate and criticism from various quarters, with some arguing that further delays in resolving the conscription issue could have negative implications for Israel's security and social cohesion.
The court is expected to consider Netanyahu's request and make a decision in the coming days, as the deadline looms closer.
As the controversy over conscription continues to unfold, many in Israel are closely watching to see how the government will navigate this complex and sensitive issue that has far-reaching implications for the country's military and social fabric.
