Housing minister resigns over failure to formalize Haredi exemption from army service

A Haredi minister resigned from his position on Thursday in protest, as a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service was not ratified despite the minister's party's request.

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Housing minister resigns over failure to formalize Haredi exemption from army service

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