Boots on the Ground
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Boots on the Ground
Drafted or Doomed? The Ultra-Orthodox, Israeli Politics, and the Leadership We Need - ep004
Shaun and Ari dive into one of the most contentious debates in Israeli society: the ultra-Orthodox draft. But this isn’t just about military service—it's about the deeper fractures shaping the country. What role should the Haredi community play in a modern Jewish democracy? Can real integration be achieved, or are we stuck in a cycle of mutual resentment and political blackmail?
More than that, we explore how this issue reveals a broader crisis: Israel’s leadership vacuum.
For decades, decisions have been made for political survival—not national vision. What does real leadership look like in today’s Israel? Is there a way out of this endless loop of short-term deals and societal division?
