WJC News Update – Israeli Cabinet approves bill for draft of ultra-Orthodox Jews into IDF

2013. július 8 12:31

WJC News Update – Israeli Cabinet approves bill for draft of ultra-Orthodox Jews into IDF

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News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 08 July 2013

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