Ultra-orthodox Jews
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Ultra-Orthodox Anti-draft Protesters Break Into Israeli Army Base
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against compulsory military service for their community broke into an army base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, the military said in a statement.
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Israel Says Record Number Of Women In Army Combat Units
Israel's army said on Sunday that the number of women serving in its combat units had reached a record level this year as it seeks to further boost such participation.
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In Israel, Former Ultra-Orthodox Jews Demand Basic Education
When Avihay Marciano completed his schooling; he didn't know how to use a computer or speak English and had only elementary math skills. Now, Marciano and 50 others who left the insular ultra-Orthodox community are suing the state, claiming they were denied a basic education and left lagging far behind secular Israelis.
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Israel Extends Military Exemption for Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Israeli lawmakers passed a law extending to six years the long-existing automatic exemption from conscription given by the Jewish state to ultra-Orthodox men, the parliament said Tuesday.
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Jews Assaulted in Illegal Visit to West Bank Holy Site: Israel
A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews attempting to illegally visit a holy site in the West Bank set ablaze last week were assaulted by Palestinians while five were also arrested, authorities said today.
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Ultra-Orthodox Anti-draft Protesters Break Into Israeli Army Base
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against compulsory military service for their community broke into an army base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, the military said in a statement.
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Israel Says Record Number Of Women In Army Combat Units
Israel's army said on Sunday that the number of women serving in its combat units had reached a record level this year as it seeks to further boost such participation.
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In Israel, Former Ultra-Orthodox Jews Demand Basic Education
When Avihay Marciano completed his schooling; he didn't know how to use a computer or speak English and had only elementary math skills. Now, Marciano and 50 others who left the insular ultra-Orthodox community are suing the state, claiming they were denied a basic education and left lagging far behind secular Israelis.
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Israel Extends Military Exemption for Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Israeli lawmakers passed a law extending to six years the long-existing automatic exemption from conscription given by the Jewish state to ultra-Orthodox men, the parliament said Tuesday.
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Jews Assaulted in Illegal Visit to West Bank Holy Site: Israel
A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews attempting to illegally visit a holy site in the West Bank set ablaze last week were assaulted by Palestinians while five were also arrested, authorities said today.
