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Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions

The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Protesters supporting the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the Israeli military block a road in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, central Israel, in protest against the continued road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026.
 US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial

Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

President Isaac Herzog receives the first-ever Ambassador of Somaliland to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, in his residence last month.

Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country


Israel-Hamas war day 211: What's going on in Gaza?

US tells Qatar to boot Hamas if deal rejected • US hands Gaza dock to Israel • Bibi reveals vision for future Gaza • IDF is operating north of Tulkarm, Gaza

 People walk by pphotographs of  Israelis still held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv. March 10, 2024.

IDF forms committee to honor hostages and civilians in combat

The group will begin discussions immediately, with a deadline for its recommendations set to June 30, 2024. 

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi gives a statement to the media at an army base in southern Israel, December 26, 2023.

Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since start of Gaza war

Lebanon's Hezbollah, backed by Iran, claimed launching a drone attack on Israeli military bases near Acre, marking its deepest incursion since the Gaza conflict began.

 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS take part in a military exercise during a media tour organized for the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day, in Aaramta, Lebanon, last month.

The US is mulling over sanctions against Ultra-Orthodox army unit, says expert

Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion for potential human rights abuses in the West Bank, setting a precedent that other countries may follow.

  Prof. Yuval Shany, the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair of Public International Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96

In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state. 

 NAOMI POLANI.

If there is a Rafah attack date, maybe PM should tell IDF - analysis

If Netanyahu and the IDF want to intimidate Hamas into a better hostage deal, and that deal does not come from US pressure, it will require more action, and fewer words.

 Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 27, 2024.

Israel's eyes on the northern border, six months after start of war in Gaza - editorial

Six months after the start of the Gaza war, Israel pulled its troops out of Khan Younis. However, eyes are on the northern border.

 IDF soldiers of Division 98 in Khan Yunis, January 22, 2024

Hostage Elad Katzir murdered, body returned to Israel

In a social media post, hostage Elad Katzir's sister announces that he was killed in captivity within the Gaza Strip and his body has been since returned back to Israel.

 Elad Katzir

IDF to look at the past: How the October 7 probe will be handled

The IDF's announcement stated that the investigation will address real-time decisions and will also delve into aspects dating back to the 2014 Gaza conflict.

 Israeli troops operate in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout image released November 19, 2023.

From ancient Persia to Gaza: What can Israel learn from the tale of Purim? - opinion

The Book of Esther teaches presidents, prime ministers, and commoners an excellent lesson in understanding the link between Providence and human endeavor.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Gaza this week. ‘Jews and Israelis should understand their current strategic straits as ordained trials meant to be tackled with wisdom and bravery, even defiance,’ the writer asserts.