Ultra-Orthodox
Israel High Court demands government enforce draft law, revoke benefits from evaders
Israel’s High Court has ordered the state to revoke benefits from haredi draft evaders, marking a major step toward enforcing the draft law amid the ongoing manpower shortage.
'God Speaks Yiddish': A humorous peek into Israeli ultra-Orthodoxy
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
Israelis feel Trump wields more influence on Israel's security than Netanyahu's government - poll
The nationwide survey also finds broad perception that Israel’s security is a central consideration for Trump, alongside persistent splits over judicial legislation and haredi conscription.
Israel won’t be saved from the haredim. It will be saved with them - opinion
The real challenge is not the existence of such a community but the erosion of trust and communication between sectors.
Smotrich threatens to halt coalition voting if reservist tax benefits bill not passed
The bill has been undergoing discussion in the Knesset's Finance Committee, but has not yet been brought for its second and third readings.
‘How long will the hypocrisy continue?’: Israeli opposition slams haredi Jerusalem protests
Israeli politicians slammed the Netanyahu government and the haredi "Million Man March" in Jerusalem on Thursday.
'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.