Ultra-Orthodox
Bismuth submits controversial haredi draft law outline in bid for Shas return to gov't
The outline of Bismuth’s draft lays out principles under which 50% of the haredi draft cohort will be enlisted within five years and the exemption age will be set at 26.
Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses
WATCH: Elderly rabbi pelted with chicken bones in antisemitic London incident
Grapevine, September 19, 2025: Uncoordinated EU
Young haredi man convicted of spying for Iran
Stern is a 22-year-old yeshiva student from Beit Shemesh, and belongs to the Vizhnitz hassidic dynasty.
Tensions with ultra-Orthodox are second most divisive conflict in Israeli society, poll finds
The poll also shows how 83% of Israeli Jews support ensuring freedom of religion, namely, the freedom for both secular and religious citizens to live according to their own worldview.
Haredi faction protests military draft, block Highway 4 in Bnei Brak area
The protests, led by hardline political organization Peleg Yerushalmi, were declared illegal by the police, who said they would begin dispersing the crowd shortly.
WATCH: Soldier describes deadly Jerusalem terror attack, stopping terrorists
The terrorists boarded the Line 62 bus in Jerusalem, which operates across the city, and began shooting at passengers.
War Diary: Religious warfare - opinion
Professor Chomsky, as much as I admire many of your other criticisms, the criticism about Israel seems to be a blind spot in your desire to be rational and fair.
Israel plans Moldova terminal as part of NIS 20 million Uman operation - report
Israeli officials estimate the government will spend NIS 20m. on a Moldova terminal to support thousands of haredim flying to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate
Shas put out a letter thanking Gafni, thanking him for stressing the need for Shas to remain strong and independent, as no other party properly represents the Sephardic public.
Bismuth promotes ‘emergency regulation’ for temporary solution on haredi draft - report
Enforcement sanctions on haredi draft dodgers would be frozen throughout the period of the emergency regulation, which would last for a year, Walla reported.
Deputy A-G: Haredi draft dodgers must not be allowed to go to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
The government does not have the authority to create a plan that would interfere in law enforcement activities, specifically in regards to allowing draft dodgers to leave Israel, Gil Limon said.
Miri Regev waives Ben-Gurion Airport flight curfew for travelers to Uman
The transportation minister decided to pause flight curfews in a controversial move that may erode public trust.
Between two narratives: A candid conversation with an ultra-Orthodox Israeli
Explaining the ultra-Orthodox mindset that has led to widespread refusal to serve in the IDF.
