Israel's burden-bearing public is frustrated. It won't let the military get away with a symbolic Haredi draft

The ongoing war in Gaza highlights how profound the inequality is between those serving in the IDF and those whom the state has exempted. The court ruling has created an opportunity for a new model of service and an alternative form of national service. If the chief of staff joins efforts to fudge the issue, a wave of anger could endanger the 'people's army' model