Haredi
IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile
While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.
When women are asked to disappear - opinion
Why Israel’s Arab-Jewish coexistence is stronger than its racists - opinion
'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests
Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The legislation, Amendment No. 12, 2026, was sponsored by MK Limor Son Har Melech and passed by a vote of 52-43.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Some protesters were seen holding signs asking US President Donald Trump to "save" the haredis from being recruited.
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
I sat on my balcony watching around 50 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men and children harass a new cafe’s patrons and staff in Jerusalem’s city center, angry that it was operating on Shabbat.
Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces
The municipality issued a statement in response to the report, saying that the decision came after a letter from the city's rabbis, while it also said that it could be further expanded in the future.
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Bill passes 58-54 despite legal warnings, IDF opposition • Netanyahu heckled by opposition lawmakers shouting 'disgrace' before leaving plenum ahead of the vote
Protesters block Jerusalem roads, target light rail construction site
Police used crowd dispersal measures after protesters blocked roads near Jerusalem’s Bar Ilan Street and refused orders to leave.
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation
The proposed bill “is a direct danger to the health of the citizens of Israel,” the deans wrote in a public letter shared on Monday.
MK Haim Biton questioned over suspected use of public funds to finance private Shas newspaper
He is suspected of using funds from the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network to finance a private Shas-affiliated newspaper while serving as the network’s director-general seven years ago.
Israel's hysterical Torah study bill will backfire on the ultra-Orthodox - opinion
What’s really happening is a payoff to the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) political parties, against the will of an overwhelming majority of Israelis and in direct defiance of the Supreme Court.
