Boaz Bismuth
Gov’t secretary claims chief of staff Zamir backs haredi draft bill at High Court, IDF denies
Despite Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs statement alleging Zamir’s support for Bismuth’s bill, IDF sources have made it clear that they deeply disapprove of the legislation.
Netanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage
As political pressure mounts, Netanyahu delays controversial haredi draft law - opinion
Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran, Bismuth tells 'Post' - interview
Knesset FADC extends emergency draft for 280,000 IDF reservists until January 1
FADC Chairman Boaz Bismuth said he pushed to approve the extension after Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was necessary for the country's national security.
Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation
Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) responded that Netanyahu canceled his statement “because he knows we know the details of the draft-evasion law, and he has no way to defend it.”
Bismuth's haredi draft bill advances in heated Knesset panel, lawmakers call it 'not nearly enough'
The continued discussions on the bill come after the chairperson of the committee, MK Boaz Bismuth (Likud), laid out his updated version of the legislation to the panel on Monday.
Over 60 local leaders push Netanyahu to halt haredi draft bill, warn of social rift
“The IDF needs, more than ever, additional soldiers to carry the heavy burden of defending the state,” the letter said, arguing that mandatory service reflects Israel’s “shared destiny.”
Aliyah Minister Sofer vows to vote against haredi draft bill, 'even if Netanyahu fires me'
RZP's Ofir Sofer to oppose draft legislation, defying faction head Bezalel Smotrich • Bismuth brings new haredi draft bill outline to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
Bismuth’s haredi draft bill won’t change enlistment, IDI expert tells 'Post'
An Israel Democracy Institute expert warns that MK Boaz Bismuth’s haredi draft offers no real enforcement and will not improve enlistment rates.
Israel must stop pretending there is a workable haredi draft fix - opinion
Despite October 7, despite the near-existential threat situation Israel finds itself in across seven fronts, haredi leaders remain adamant that “yeshiva boys” cannot be drafted in any minimal way.
Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future
"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."
New haredi draft bill grants 'amnesty' for haredim called-up since 2023 - explainer
The new haredi draft bill softens personal sanctions, allowing draft evaders to regularize their status around age 26. This flexibility draws sharp criticism from the opposition.
Bismuth advances updated ultra-Orthodox IDF draft bill as Knesset prepares for decisive debates
The revised bill is described by its drafters as a “balanced” response - but its core architecture offers the haredi sector a wide window of relief.
