In Israel, a High Court hearing addressing the issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) avoidance of army service and funding for yeshivas took place, revealing the government's backing of charedi exemptions despite conflicting beliefs within the government itself.

Amidst a pressing draft crisis affecting yeshivah students, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces challenges as the Knesset goes on recess, potentially delaying crucial legislation.

Israel recently faced a significant change when the Attorney General ruled that yeshivah students are now subject to IDF drafting, with potential consequences such as slashed budgets for yeshivos due to the loss of state funding for students designated for security service.

The controversy in Israel regarding the exemption of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students from military service has escalated, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delaying addressing the issue despite a High Court deadline.

President Yitzchak Herzog is hopeful about mediating between the different factions in Israeli society.

Legal experts argue that Israel's current crises, such as religion-state conflict and the lack of checks and balances, stem from the absence of a Constitution.