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Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial
Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says
Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country
IDF reservists say they're still under-equipped as 50,000 vests arrive
Amid concerns of equipment shortage, the IDF intends to distribute tens of thousands of much-needed vests, helmets, and other defensive items in the coming days.
IDF: Hamas plan was to conquer, hold Gaza corridor
Equipment, logistical items, and other data show that the terrorists expected to stay in the area and came prepared for such an operation.
JFK Airport hosts chartered flights for Israeli soldiers after Hamas attack
The military reservists were preparing to board at least two specially chartered flights to Israel, where they will join a burgeoning war effort.
The IDF women's 'hevra kadisha', an act of true loving kindness
Soldiers in the IDF, male or female, who lose their life while enlisted are taken care of by the army’s hevra kadisha and have the right to be buried in an army cemetery.
IDF's Givati Tzabar 'ready for anything' after northern warfare training
Much of Givati has been deployed in the Gaza Strip area, but Tzabar has been preparing for its redeployment to the north.
Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis
Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.
Israeli gov. to push ahead with new haredi draft bill
The coalition intends to move forward with the Conscription Law, which will expand exemptions on IDF service to yeshiva students.
The dreaded phone call, no parent wants: May God bless and keep all our soldiers safe - opinion
Parents of combat soldiers, we know the risk, we feel pride and unfettered Zionism. We just never speak about it. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room.
Gallant meets with CENTCOM chief during major multi-front military exercise
The exercise is due to run for approximately two weeks, while the meeting with Kurilla took place on Tuesday at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.
IDF draft report: Which Israeli cities top draft statistics?
Tel Aviv finished in 13th place for men and 9th place for women, with an even lower rate of draftees from Northern Tel Aviv.