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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.

Protesters supporting the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the Israeli military block a road in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, central Israel, in protest against the continued road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026.
 US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial

Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

President Isaac Herzog receives the first-ever Ambassador of Somaliland to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, in his residence last month.

Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country


Recruitment to the IDF guarantees a stronger Israeli society

This according to a new initiative commemorating the IDF's heritage by uncovering a fascinating web of stories by military personnel with a focus on the added value received during their service.

 Outstanding soldiers seen during an event ahead of Israel's Independence Day celebrations, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, April 19, 2023.

If Americans for Peace Now had its way, Israel would be punished for arresting murderers - opinion

The Oslo II agreement, signed by Israel and the PA in 1995, states that the PA is required to abstain from incitement, including hostile propaganda against Israel.

 AMERICANS FOR Peace Now and J Street are among the groups endorsing legislation introduced by Rep. Betty McCollum to penalize Israel if it detains Palestinian-Arab minors

2 IDF soldiers hurt in West Bank ramming attack, driver turns himself in

The two IDF reservist soldiers were crossing the road when the driver accelerated and drove into them. The driver says it was a simple car accident due to poor visibility.

IDF soldiers patrol in the West Bank

What has been happening in Jenin? And what is Israel's nightmare? - analysis

The general IDF view is its two main moves: completing portions of the West Bank barrier wall and regular preemptive raids.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

'Thousands of shells per day' would hit Lebanon if IDF, Hezbollah go to war in the future

IDF Lt. Col. El-Chai Cohen spoke to the Jerusalem Post in the midst of a 10-day-long drill for the artillery.

 IDF artillery

The IDI report is an uphill battle needing a lot of focus - editorial

The Israeli Democracy Index for 2022 showed that Israelis are becoming increasingly disgruntled.

Yearly average levels of trust in all institutions as a whole, compared with overall multi-year average

New IDF chief Halevi: Israeli military will be free of politics

Herzi Halevi replaced Aviv Kohavi as the IDF's 23rd chief-of-staff in a series of ceremonies on Monday.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stands by a plaque commemorating his uncle who was killed in the Six Day War and who Halevi is named after.

Halevi's task is to make the IDF a real Israeli people's army - comment

The Israeli public trust in the country's institutions has drastically dropped over the last decade, yet, they still put their trust in the IDF.

 IDF chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi receiving his rank from PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Galant and his wife.

WATCH: Herzi Halevi becomes new IDF chief of staff

Halevi and Kohavi will spend the day in a series of ceremonies, culminating in the Kirya military headquarters.

 IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Hertzi Halevi at the Western Wall, January 16 2023.

IDF: Slain soldier Falah ‘led from the front,’ died fighting terrorists

The IDF investigated the death and circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of Maj. Bar Falah.

 Maj. Bar Falah, Deputy Commander of the Reconnaissance Battalion was killed overnight by Palestinian gunmen near Jenin.