Israeli draft

Lapid, Eisenkot, and Bennett back reservists at Jerusalem draft law protest

"I hope that Knesset receives the message to promote a draft law and not a [draft] evasion law," Eisenkot said.

Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot embrace at draft law protests in Jerusalem on January 15, 2026.
HAREDIM SCUFFLE with police outside Jerusalem’s IDF Recruitment Center, Nov. 12.

IDF cancels ultra-Orthodox Hashmonaim Brigade event for parents in Bnei Brak after haredi riot

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

Katz rejects appt of Col. (res.) Gitelman, claims he promoted draft dodging

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Bismuth's haredi draft bill advances in heated Knesset panel, lawmakers call it 'not nearly enough'


IDF begins draft of summer cycle amid ongoing war

Thousands of new recruits are set to start military service soon, with special measures are in place to support those affected by the war.

IDF Recruitment.

Letters to the Editor June 19, 2024: Attacking us incessantly

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

The haredi draft crisis that will not disappear: A look at Israel's 'Amendment No. 26'

The main haredi argument against enlisting their youth to military service is that the study of the Torah and prayers to God are more important to Israel’s security than the IDF.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu attends the debate and vote on legislation regarding haredi enlistment in the military, in the Knesset plenum, last week.

Gallant set to oppose Rule of Continuity for haredi draft law

The passing of the Rule of Continuity would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the haredi conscription law that passed its first reading in 2022 during the Lapid-Bennett government.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

High Court concludes debate on haredi IDF conscription in high-stakes hearing

A poll published by Army Radio on Sunday, conducted by Manu Geva's Midgam Institute, found that 81% of haredim supported the view that haredim should not join the IDF at all.

A court hearing on the government's drafting of yeshiva students for the IDF, at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024

Israelis see election date, draft law as keys to calming social unrest - survey

A survey led by Gesher organization finds 54% of Israelis support setting an agreed election date to calm social unrest. 59% see consensus on draft law beneficial.

 Jerusalemites cast their ballots for the 2024 municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.

The Goldfus bombshell: Why did the IDF general take shots at Israeli politicians? - comment

IDF Chief Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus demands political unity, equal military service, and national cohesion amid war efforts, criticizing the political class.

 IDF 98th Division commander Dan Goldfus

Less than 50% of Israeli men believe women are capable of being combat soldiers

Only 65% of Israelis believe a woman can be IDF chief-of-staff; little over half of Israeli men believe women can hold combat positions.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

Admiring the dedication of young Israelis to fight for their country - opinion

Kudos to the Education Ministry and full marks to the fantastic teachers!

 NETANEL YOUNG was a lone soldier killed, at the age of 20, in battle on October 7.

Majority of Israeli haredim oppose draft despite the war

The survey found that 70% of the ultra-Orthodox have not changed their opinion regarding conscription since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas.

 Israeli soldiers and Ultra Orthodox Jews pray at a staging area near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, November 28, 2023.