Haredim

Jerusalem’s Armenians are under attack, and the world is looking away - opinion

For decades, the Armenian community of East Jerusalem has endured harassment, intimidation, and discrimination by extremist haredi (ultra-Orthodox) and nationalist Jewish youths.

 THE ARMENIAN monastery compound in the Armenian Quarter.
The Haredi Public party launched a large-scale advertising campaign at the entrances to and exits from major haredi cities on July 19, 2026.

Crossing Israel's dividing lines: New Arab, haredi alliances can reshape the elections - opinion

Gur Grand Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter seen after a meeting of the Council of Torah Sages regarding the Haredi draft exemption bill in Jerusalem, January 7, 2026.

Gerrer Rebbe, anti-Zionist Satmar billionaire discussed ICJ action against Israel over haredi draft

Cartoon showing Moses saying, "Don't they teach  this commandment at yeshivas?" and holding a tablet that says, "Thou shalt not vandalize cartoons," created in response to the incident.

Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival


Haredi anti-draft protesters demonstrate against new Ma'alot Tzur enlistment program head- report

According to N12, the protesters arrived in organized transportation, stood outside the new head's home, and distributed pashkevilim (broadsides or posters used by the ultra-Orthodox community).

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Avigdor Liberman joins supporters as haredi protesters target Jerusalem café for fifth week

Customers shouted “Enlist, enlist” as haredi protesters demonstrated outside the Jerusalem café for a fifth consecutive Saturday.

Cafe Basimta, Jerusalem

A Zionist coalition? Israel’s founders envisioned something broader - opinion

The Declaration of Independence promises equality for all citizens, and calls for a “Zionist coalition” will undermine that vision.

Opposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025; Illustrative.

From 'better to die' to enlistment: Why haredi draft calculus is shifting - analysis

Despite fierce rabbinic opposition, haredi enlistment is rising. The numbers suggest changing incentives may be altering the draft calculus.

Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

ITIM organization asks High Court to bar draft evaders from Rabbinate exam benefits

ITIM asked the High Court to bar men from using yeshiva study completed without regularized military status to qualify for Rabbinate certification.

The Supreme Court convenes to maintain the freeze on the law limiting enforcement against haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft dodgers, July 28, 2026.

Beyond the haredi draft: What’s really at stake for Israel’s future - opinion

It would be a national mistake if many make one of the most consequential political decisions of their lives based primarily on anger over a single issue, without considering the much broader impact.

 ‘THE HAREDI leadership argues that it is forbidden to draft yeshiva students whose Torah is their profession and that they defend the State of Israel through their studies.’

Grapevine, July 24, 2026: Is Jewish unity a myth?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG receives the credentials of Nauru Ambassador Lara Erab Daniel in 2025.

Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus

“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”

Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Hundreds of haredim protest outside military prison following draft dodger arrest

The arrested hassidic man had earlier arrived at a draft office to arrange an exemption from service before being sentenced to 20 days in prison, according to the report.

Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from the Gur (Hasidic dynasty) protest outside Military Prison near Kfar Yona, central Israel, against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, July 20, 2026.

Five Higher Education Council members resign over gender-segregation law

According to Israeli media reports, four of the members submitted a joint resignation letter to President Isaac Herzog and Education Minister Yoav Kisch, who serves as chairman of the council.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem