Haredi news
High Court freezes Knesset law stopping arrests of haredi military draft evaders
The court issued a conditional order hours after the Knesset approved the legislation, citing longstanding rulings on yeshiva conscription and concerns over selective enforcement.
Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces
Sharren Haskel resigns as Israel's deputy FM over bill halting arrests of haredi draft dodgers
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Haredi leadership and Netanyahu are facing the same dilemma - opinion
Haredi leadership is throwing everything at the wall: a Basic Law, road-blocking protests organized by the party, voting boycotts in the Knesset – anything to convince their base they can deliver
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.
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
Derech eretz lost - Why the proposed Basic Law betrays our sacred covenant - opinion
When this war began, there was a brief, powerful moment of unity. We believed that the existential threat would finally force a consensus: every capable citizen must contribute to the state's defense
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
Supreme Court decision on baby autopsy, Trump’s Greenland texts under scrutiny
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The Haredi Debate: Where do we stand?
Join Judith Segaloff and a panel of experts as they explore the complexities, challenges, and evolving dynamics of Haredi Jewish life in Israel and beyond.
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem highway in protest against draft-dodger arrest orders
The police explained that rioters began to disrupt the order by blocking the traffic lanes near the String Bridge at the city's entrance.
Haredi Jews protest construction site over alleged ancient burial ground
Haredi Jews protested a Yehud building over possible ancient graves. Police acted. Tombs were found; the origin was unknown, and 300 homes were planned.
IDF falls short of haredi recruitment goals, as anti-draft protests continue in Jerusalem
The IDF will fall short of its 2024 goal of 4,800 Haredi recruits, with only about 2,800 expected. Challenges include outdated data, identification issues, and limited enforcement.
