Haredi draft
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
Both haredi parties have threatened to withhold support for the state budget unless agreements are reached on the draft law to avoid conscription.
IDF chief promotes Hashmonaim Brigade commander to chief adviser on ultra-Orthodox issues
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment
Rabbi Tamir Granot's son, Capt. Amitay Zvi Granot, was killed shortly after Hamas's October 7 attack in an incident on the Lebanon border while fighting Hezbollah.
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
Senior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers
Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.
Thousands of haredi ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City
Thousands of haredi Orthodox men gathered outside Israel’s New York consulate to protest mandatory IDF conscription, echoing growing tensions in Israel over the Supreme Court’s draft ruling.
Campaign season begins as Knesset winter session opens – analysis
While the government should last until 2026, few believe that it will last that long.
Knesset erupts over speaker's jab at Supreme Court chief, Netanyahu expects more peace deals
Knesset speaker introduced Supreme Court president as a judge, drawing outrage • Netanyahu: Expect to forge additional peace agreements in the region
Remains of hostage Tal Haimi return to Israel, Trump says Hamas violations will be 'taken care of'
Netanyahu meets with Witkoff, Kushner • Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Nabatieh • Clashes erupt at Knesset opening session
WATCH: Two police officers injured during Haredi protests against draft dodger arrests
Two suspects were reportedly arrested and brought in for questioning.
Knesset winter session, where it left off and what’s ahead - explainer
Returning from its months-long recess, the Knesset will open its winter session on Monday in the plenum amid shifting political dynamics brought by Israel’s new ceasefire.
'Disgraceful': Goldknopf slammed for comparing arrested haredi draft dodgers to hostages
Goldknopf’s remarks come amid controversy in the country over the issue of haredi conscription, as the IDF continues to report severe manpower shortages while Israel enters its second year of war.
