Sam2: I am saying Chareidim are conscientious objectors in the holy land. It is an exemptable cause in all civilized countries. In the US, under US Code of Federal Regulations Title 32, Chapter XVI, Sec. 1630.2, the Selective Service exempts conscientious objectors under Category Class 1-O.
And mdd and rob, yes, civilized countries DO exempt religious students specifically. In the US that exemption would be Selective Service Category Class 2-D for a religious student and Class 4-D for a someone working in a religious capacity.
So you have multiple seperate good reasons for an across the board exemption for Chareidim. Much as the Amish and Quakers, virtually across the board, do not serve in the armed forces even during a time of draft and active war.