Israeli draft
Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic
Protests cause heavy traffic on 29 major roads • Social media footage shows protesters and secular citizens in violent physical altercations • MKs Goldknopf, Malkieli attended protests
‘Backstabbing those who serve’: Deputy FM slams coalition laws aiding draft evaders - interview
Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested
Teens not equipped by schools to face society’s challenges – IDSF
A new IDSF survey has found that 70% of Israel's high school teachers believe that students are unprepared for their entry into the IDF upon graduation.
IDF's Intelligence Branch to begin recruitment tests in North and South
For the first time, recruitment tests for some of the IDF's top intelligence units will be held in the North and South, and no just the country's center, in a bid to create equal opportunity.
Enlistment law for ultra-Orthodox introduced to Knesset
The new version of the bill establishes drastically lower enlistment targets than the previous text.
Liberman announces conscription at 18 for ultra-Orthodox, Arabs
Yisrael Beytenu leader says stagnation of ultra-Orthodox enlistment means that previous, compromise legislation no longer relevant
Haredi draft bill delayed until after holidays
Intense negotiations are expected between the Simhat Torah holiday on October 1 and the return of the Knesset from its extended summer and holiday recess on October 15.
Gov't given three months to pass new haredi enlistment law
Yesh Atid, which backed the government enlistment bill, said there was no reason to wait to pass the law, insisting that it not be changed “by even one letter” before going for its final votes.
The haredi draft bill shouldn’t be part of religion and state relations
Strategically when you mix up two separate issues, you may be liable to lose on both sides.
Going to Work
There is fear the new conscription bill could set Israel back, as haredim are able to once again postpone service, which has tended to be an indicator of integration into the economy.
IDF draft dodger released from mandatory service after 100 days in prison
Brachfeld was imprisoned four times by the IDF.
The new conscription plan: Taking the easy route to inequality
Though many ultra-Orthodox politicians expressed outrage at the original publishing of this new bill, some view the proposal as a double achievement.
