Tag: conscription
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Outright Evil: Anguish and Anger Over South Africans Trickled Into Russia’s War
Introduction: A nightmare unfolding across continents Across South Africa, families are coming to grips with a troubling, global pattern: young men lured or misled into joining combat fronts far from home. In the case at hand, mothers and brothers describe a chilling arc from casual talk about opportunities abroad to life-altering danger on the Russian…
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Germany moves to boost troops with new military service plan
Overview of the plan Germany’s coalition government has reached an agreement on a new military service plan designed to increase the nation’s troop numbers amid ongoing security concerns in Europe. The proposal, which emerged after months of political wrangling, would reintroduce a structured path for young people to engage with national service options. While details…
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Germany approves new military service plan to boost troops
Overview: A new direction for Germany’s defense strategy Germany’s ruling coalition has finalized a plan to overhaul the country’s military service, signaling a decisive pivot toward strengthening the nation’s defense posture. After months of debate among coalition partners, the government agreed to a plan designed to boost troop numbers, modernize recruitment practices, and align Germany’s…
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Haredi Protest: Torah Study Must Come First in Jerusalem
Background: A decades-old tension over Torah study and military service The rally in Jerusalem spotlighted a long-running clash in Israeli society: the place of Torah study within a national framework that also demands military service from most citizens. For many Haredi and ultra-Orthodox communities, intensive yeshiva study is not merely a religious obligation but a…
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Road blocks and school cancellations: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally
What to expect Thursday: A massive rally near Jerusalem Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters are anticipated to gather at the entrance to Jerusalem for a high-profile demonstration against compulsory military service. Marketed as a “million man” protest, organizers aim to draw attention to opposition to conscription and to press for exemptions for yeshiva students. The scale…