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Knesset rejects proposed bill aimed at preventing Red Cross from visiting Palestinian detainees
An explanatory statement regarding the proposal cited “the security risk involved in the entry of external elements into prisons” as the reason for the bill being put forward.
Rabbi curses Zamir at Bnei Brak anti-draft protest: ‘May his name and memory be erased’
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
‘We want a draft law’: Bismuth leads first meeting on new conscription bill since Edelstein ousting
MK Boaz Bismuth opened the first meeting to discuss the haredi draft law since replacing MK Yuli Edelstein as Chairperson of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Bismuth elected FADC head, ousting Edelstein over haredi draft bill
Edelstein, prior to the vote, published for the first time the draft of the conscription law, which was sent to committee members.
Netanyahu temporarily appoints Levin and Katz to key ministries amid haredi resignations
The fact that the ministries were given to just Levin and Katz indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to “safeguard” them for the eventual possibility of Shas’s return.
Bismuth elected new Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee head
Netanyahu announced that MK Hanoch Milwidsky will become ‘temporary’ Finance Committee head.
Netanyahu's Likud to remove Edelstein from key committee over haredi draft fallout
A replacement for Edelstein on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee may be willing to make concessions that Edelstein was not willing to make, thus allowing the bill to proceed.
Yuli Edelstein stands on principle for crafting conscription law for haredi population - editorial
Yosef’s words reveal the ugly truth behind the ultra-Orthodox parties’ opposition to military service: Is it actually about Torah study or religious obligation?
Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis
The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.
National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial
We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.
‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law
As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.
Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.
