Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to formulate a new framework for the 'Chabad Arrangement' — a specific ultra-Orthodox conscription pathway — after months of war losses, according to Israeli media reports.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the IDF to draft a new framework for the 'Chabad Arrangement' — a specific conscription pathway for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students — Israeli media reported on Monday. The directive follows months of military losses that have intensified pressure on the long-standing system of exemptions for Haredi men. The 'Chabad Arrangement' refers to a tailored service model associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, distinct from a general overhaul of Haredi conscription. No further details on the proposed framework have been released, and the initiative remains at an early stage. The Zioneer has not previously reported on this specific development, which relies on a single media report at this time.
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