Smotrich: ‘Complete lie’ that IDF troops are burdened because of Haredi exemption

Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:38 am

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Far-right minister contradicts IDF assessments, claims some 50,000 reservists are willing to return to fight; Haredi youths tear down election signs for new ultra-Orthodox party

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Israel Inside, ultra-Orthodox draft, Bezalel Smotrich, Haredi community, IDF soldiers, IDF Israel Defense Forces, The Charedi Public, Moti Leitner, Religious Zionism Party, 2026 Israeli election

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