Haredi draft
The haredi draft question should be decided by voters, not outgoing lawmakers - editorial
Israelis, regardless of their political affiliation, cannot reasonably be expected to support legislation that even the prime minister could not bring himself to vote for.
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
High Court freezes Knesset law stopping arrests of haredi military draft evaders
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Haredi MKs instructed to end cooperation with coalition over contentious ultra-Orthodox draft bill
Progress on the contentious haredi draft legislation has become intertwined with the push for the haredi parties - Shas and United Torah Judaism - to dissolve the Knesset and move up the election.
Anti-draft ultra-Orthodox protesters vandalize police cars in Jerusalem after draft dodger arrested
Officers from the station, as well as members of the police's Special Patrol Unit and Border Police, prevented the protesters from entering and dispersed them "through the usage of force."
Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.
What Shavuot teaches about Israel’s haredi military service debate
On Shavuot, we recenter Torah study as our supreme value, even as we divert some of its precious human resources toward protecting our people and defending our land.
Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit
Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill.
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Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.
IDF warns of urgent manpower shortage as haredi draft bill debates resume amid coalition crisis
The renewed dissensions came amid the crisis in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties over the legislation.
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution
The fascination with the haredi problem, and where it leads - analysis
Will the ultra-Orthodox allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu one last chance to push through the controversial haredi conscription law?
