Minister of the Interior, MK Moshe Arbel Urges Orthodox Flexibility on Military Service at the 14th Annual Law Conference
The 14th Annual Law Conference addressed pressing national issues, including the recent court ruling on drafting Haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) into the IDF. When asked by Dean Prof. Tal Zarsky about the military draft issue, Minister Arbel highlighted its complexity:
This is not just a legal matter. The court has meticulously developed a legal framework over the years to address this, beginning with the requirement for legislation, adding the principle of equality to human dignity and liberty, and culminating in a constitutional challenge.
– MK Moshe Arbel, Minister of the Interior
Organized by the Faculty of Law in collaboration with the Haifa District of the Israel Bar Association, the conference featured prominent figures such as State Attorney Adv. Amit Aisman, Chief Military Advocate General Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and Adv. Amit Becher, President of the Israel Bar Association. The gathering attracts a prestigious audience and features distinguished politicians and judiciary members, underscoring its significance in shaping Israel’s legal discourse. READ MORE
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