Haredi draft
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
Female IDF soldiers barred from entering base on religious grounds - report
War with Iran halts haredi draft exemption law, but inequality remains - editorial
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future
"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."
New haredi draft bill grants 'amnesty' for haredim called-up since 2023 - explainer
The new haredi draft bill softens personal sanctions, allowing draft evaders to regularize their status around age 26. This flexibility draws sharp criticism from the opposition.
Bismuth advances updated ultra-Orthodox IDF draft bill as Knesset prepares for decisive debates
The revised bill is described by its drafters as a “balanced” response - but its core architecture offers the haredi sector a wide window of relief.
Violent clashes in Ramat Gan as protesters attack troops detaining draft-dodging yeshiva students
As tensions rose, Border Police rescued the soldiers under attack. Protesters overturned a military police vehicle, chanting, "We do not believe in the rule of the heretics."
Police arrest 14-year-old suspected in attack on MK Yoav Ben-Tzur’s vehicle
The incident unfolded amid heightened tensions in the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) community surrounding military-conscription legislation, which Shas supported.
Opposition holds 61-seat edge despite coalition drama, 'Maariv' poll finds
The new survey published Friday shows the anti-Netanyahu bloc held 61 seats as debate over Haredi draft, UN Gaza plan, and Saudi normalization roils politics.
Israel's haredi draft crisis: Court ruling and political stalemate reach breaking point - analysis
Israel's haredi draft crisis intensifies as court ruling forces action, while political divisions and protests make it difficult to see a path forward.
Israeli government must enforce policy against IDF draft evaders, High Court of Justice rules
The court issued an absolute order, requiring the state to act diligently and swiftly to initiate real criminal proceedings against haredi draft-evaders.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
Liberman slams haredi draft-dodger extremists, ultra-Orthodox parties condemn violence
UTJ and Shas denounce violent haredi extremists as tensions rise over a contentious IDF draft bill, prompting political backlash and stalled legislation.
