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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


IDF reservists say they're still under-equipped as 50,000 vests arrive

Amid concerns of equipment shortage, the IDF intends to distribute tens of thousands of much-needed vests, helmets, and other defensive items in the coming days.

 Israeli soldiers walk past Israeli tanks near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel October 15, 2023.

IDF: Hamas plan was to conquer, hold Gaza corridor

Equipment, logistical items, and other data show that the terrorists expected to stay in the area and came prepared for such an operation.

 IDF armored and infantry reserve units in military training in Golan Heights before heading South to the Gaza Strip, northern Golan Heights on October 8, 2023

JFK Airport hosts chartered flights for Israeli soldiers after Hamas attack

The military reservists were preparing to board at least two specially chartered flights to Israel, where they will join a burgeoning war effort.

 An El Al plane flying above the clouds.

The IDF women's 'hevra kadisha', an act of true loving kindness

Soldiers in the IDF, male or female, who lose their life while enlisted are taken care of by the army’s hevra kadisha and have the right to be buried in an army cemetery.

 TRAINING EXERCISE to identify a halala

IDF's Givati Tzabar 'ready for anything' after northern warfare training

Much of Givati has been deployed in the Gaza Strip area, but Tzabar has been preparing for its redeployment to the north.

 IDF's Givati Tsabar 'ready for anything' after northern warfare training

Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis

Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.

Anti-judicial reform demonstrators protest against the judicial reform in Haifa, on July 20, 2023.

Israeli gov. to push ahead with new haredi draft bill

The coalition intends to move forward with the Conscription Law, which will expand exemptions on IDF service to yeshiva students.

 A SOLDIER and haredi man pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

The dreaded phone call, no parent wants: May God bless and keep all our soldiers safe - opinion

Parents of combat soldiers, we know the risk, we feel pride and unfettered Zionism. We just never speak about it. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Judea and Samaria

Gallant meets with CENTCOM chief during major multi-front military exercise

The exercise is due to run for approximately two weeks, while the meeting with Kurilla took place on Tuesday at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a meeting with CENTCOM Commander, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla

IDF draft report: Which Israeli cities top draft statistics?

Tel Aviv finished in 13th place for men and 9th place for women, with an even lower rate of draftees from Northern Tel Aviv.

Israeli soldiers of Caracal battalion