politics
The Military Crisis Threatening to Unseat Benjamin Netanyahu
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TL;DR
- Haredi protesters chanted "Die rather than enlist!" in Jerusalem.
- This stance is promoted by many Haredi spiritual and political leaders.
- The issue symbolizes a deep divide among Israelis.
- It represents a political vulnerability for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- This is particularly relevant ahead of Israel's October 27 elections.