Ultra-Orthodox
Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz
The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.
MK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law
High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial
Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel
'We have prayer, we are serving, we are dying': IDF reservists frustrated over haredi draft issue
“My unit has done five rounds. We have lost three guys - three were killed in an ambush last year. We have wounded. You should know that our company of 80 guys, the majority are now religious.”
'Poking a finger in whole country’s eye': Haredi anti-draft protests frustrate Jerusalemites
Many Israelis felt haredim should have to draft, but adaptations should be made to allow them to continue to live an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle while in the army.
Haredi teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during ultra-Orthodox draft protest
Dozens of haredi protesters were recorded climbing a crane and multiple high-rise construction sites and are now refusing to come down.
Hostages Forum sends legal warning to Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo over abuse of symbols
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sends a legal warning to a haredi yeshiva for misusing its symbols.
Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests
"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.
Road closures, canceled trains: Mass ultra-Orthodox protests shut down Jerusalem's public transport
Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.
Haredi conscription debate heats up with protest and bill outline reveal
'It's not a conscription law, it’s a full-blown law for draft evasion. If this draft is advanced, not a single haredi will enlist,' said Lapid
World Zionist Congress reshuffles agenda due to expected haredi IDF draft protests
WZO Vice Chairman Dr. Yizhar Hess denounced reports that delegates would participate in the protests.
The haredi draft dodging farce to continue until we who pay the price say 'enough!' - editorial
The threat of revoking the right of haredim to vote might be extreme, but sanctions, budget cuts, and hitting them where it hurts – in the pocketbook – are not.
Lapid slams haredi conscription law as Knesset debate heats up
Opposition leader Yair Lapid challenges the haredi draft law, proposing a ban on draft evaders from voting as Knesset debates intensify.
