Israel is facing a contentious battle over military draft exemptions for its Haredi population, with the High Court nearing the end of a policy excusing most Haredi men from compulsory military service.

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the current challenges facing Israel's leadership, including issues with the military, humanitarian aid in Gaza, the Haredi draft, and hostage negotiations.

The Israeli government is considering ending the exemption of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men from military service, sparking concerns about the impact on female soldiers due to potential religious demands and gender segregation issues.