Ultra-Orthodox draft
High Court presses government over failure to enforce haredi draft ruling, reserves decision
The case centers on the government’s failure to carry out the November 2025 ruling, which held that the state must formulate an effective enforcement policy against haredi draft evasion.
Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel
While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion
Israel’s manpower crisis: IDF Chief’s warning, a wake-up call for Israeli leaders - editoral
A-G Baharav-Miara says gov’t is violating ruling on haredi conscription as enforcement plan stalls
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's comments at the High Court of Justice came as the government has failed to adopt effective measures for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
Police called to extract haredi soldier from Jerusalem anti-draft protest
According to Israel Police, the IDF soldier was caught up in one of the haredi anti-drafting protests in Jerusalem, and was surrounded and attacked by "400 extremist protesters."
Haredi enlistment on the rise, still falling short of IDF goals - N12
The increase over the past two years has been attributed by professional sources to the repercussions imposed on those who don’t enlist.
‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote
The controversial haredi conscription bill has moved one step closer to a vote in the Knesset after significant progress in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
IDF chief promotes Hashmonaim Brigade commander to chief adviser on ultra-Orthodox issues
Part of the new position will involve some of the same responsibilities Emunah has had in founding the brigade, specifically tailored to haredim, but his portfolio will likely be widened.
Haredi draft crisis: Israel's High Court must now defend its own authority - opinion
It may be that under the present circumstances, the court has no alternative but to act in this way.
Who's pulling the strings? Haredi parties draft bill tactics ahead of Iran war - analysis
As the coming weeks unfold, shifting dynamics to advance the draft bill will likely reveal who is really pulling the strings.
IDF draft equality is minimum condition to restore Israeli solidarity - editorial
The Israel-Hamas War did not only take bodies; it took spirit. It took marriages, jobs, sleep, and the sense that someone competent is steering.
Attorney-General to High Court: Gov’t violating draft ruling, risking rule of law
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara warns the Israeli government of violating a High Court ruling on military conscription, stressing the risk to Israel's democracy and security.
IDF cancels ultra-Orthodox Hashmonaim Brigade event for parents in Bnei Brak after haredi riot
The event was interrupted by a group of several dozen haredi extremists associated with the Jerusalem faction, who tried to break into the compound where the event was being held.
