Ultra-Orthodox
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
The reported gap in platoon commanders comes as the military continues to warn of broader manpower shortages across combat formations.
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
Son of rabbi who verbally attacked IDF chief says father receives no state funding whatsoever
Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests
"Traffic at the junction has reopened and is operating as normal," the police said.
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters indicted for breaking into military police chief's home
The indictment says protesters carried signs reading, “War on the draft law, in actions and not words,” and shouted slogans including “We will die and not enlist” and “Yuval Yamin is a traitor."
First haredi unit opens at Tel Nof Air Force base with 20 recruits amid mass draft protests
Gadi Eisenkot said that implementing a law for mandatory service for all “is a moral imperative. Only it will return Israel to the right path, and safeguard Israel's security."
Goldknopf protests 'exclusion' of haredi West Bank communities from budget in letter to Netanyahu
"How is it possible that the budgets, development, and benefits that reach the other communities never reach the ultra-Orthodox population centers in Judea and Samaria?" Goldknopf asked.
WATCH: Haredi draft protests shut down highways, trains for two hours, scuffle with police
One 21-year-old haredi protester was hit by a car on Highway 1, and one 93-year-old civilian man was injured in the protests.
Shin Bet investigates haredi protests amid concerns over threats to government sites - report
The Shin Bet is investigating haredi anti-conscription protests after multiple disruptive incidents, amid concerns that future demonstrations could threaten government sites or officials.
Grapevine: Fiscal support for the ultra-Orthodox
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem road over false reports of draft dodger arrest
In addition, Jerusalem District Police raided the homes of suspects connected to the June 1 haredi riots in Beit Shemesh.
Haredi parties to advance bill granting draft evaders equal rights to IDF soldiers
Shas party leader Arye Deri demanded that the legislation be rapidly advanced, and it is expected to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for its preliminary reading this week.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
