Haredi groom jailed for draft evasion; ultra-Orthodox leaders slam Netanyahu

An Israeli yeshiva student was arrested and sentenced to 20 days in military prison for draft evasion days after his wedding, triggering outrage from haredi leaders who accuse Netanyahu of failing to resolve the conscription crisis. The incident highlights the ongoing political and social friction over ultra-Orthodox military service exemptions, a key coalition stability issue.

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