Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemptions Spark Israeli Debate

In Israel, there's a big argument about whether ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men should have to join the military.

Right now, they don't have to, but many people think that's unfair because everyone else has to serve.

The ultra-Orthodox community says they should be exempt because they focus on religious studies.

The government has tried to make a new law to force some ultra-Orthodox men to join the army, but the law has loopholes that make it easy to avoid service.

This is a big deal because Israel needs more soldiers, and some people think the exemptions create unfair advantages.

The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is trying to delay the issue until after the next election.