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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Eid Simontov, one of the last Jews of Syria (only six Jews still live in Damascus) poses inside the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inside the Last Synagogue of Syria - Damascus

Illustration of the Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj or Franj, in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria on November 17, 2025. This is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews, who used to be more than 100.000 few decades ago. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel: Rally Held in Tel Aviv Marking Second Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack 2

Israelis gathered across the country on Tuesday, October 7, to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Unofficial commemorations were held in southern kibbutzim affected by the assault, while a large rally in Tel Aviv called for the release of the remaining hostages. The official national ceremony will take place on October 16 at Mount Herzl after the Simchat Torah holiday. This video shows sirens blaring out in Tel Aviv to mark the anniversary.

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Israel: Rally Held in Tel Aviv Marking Second Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack

Israelis gathered across the country on Tuesday, October 7, to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Unofficial commemorations were held in southern kibbutzim affected by the assault, while a large rally in Tel Aviv called for the release of the remaining hostages. The official national ceremony will take place on October 16 at Mount Herzl after the Simchat Torah holiday.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli mounted police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli mounted police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli mounted police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest - Israel

Israeli mounted police officers clash with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during an Ultra-Orthodox protest against army draft on July 16, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. Last month, the country's supreme court issued a ruling that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish kid clash with mounted police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish kid clash with mounted police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish kid clash with mounted police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish kid clash with mounted police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Army Conscription - Israel

Ultrah-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against drafting into the Israeli army on June 27, 2024 in Bnei Brak, Israel. The country's supreme court issued a ruling on Tuesday that ended a government policy exempting ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, men from military conscription. Mandatory military service has been a large part of Israeli life, but there has been a longstanding exception for Haredi men, who instead continue full-time Torah study. The court decision may prove to further destabilize Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes parties supportive of the exemption Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM