Israeli High Court strikes down law shielding Haredi draft dodgers from arrest

Israel's High Court of Justice unanimously (9-0) struck down a law amendment that prevented the arrest of Haredi yeshiva students who evade military conscription, citing fundamental flaws in the legislative process. This is a significant judicial rebuke of the government's coalition policy, potentially reopening a contentious political and social fault line. The ruling may force the government to legislate anew or face renewed public and legal pressure over the draft exemption.