The ultra-Orthodox Jews live in semi-isolated areas inside Israel, and are exempt from work and conscription in order to devote themselves to reading the Torah. The voices of the Israeli opposition have increased regarding the need to recruit the Haredim during the current war on the Gaza Strip.
The Haredi Jews believe that the holy war currently taking place in Gaza stipulates that no Palestinian - including children and women - should be left alive, because if you do not kill them, they will kill you.