Ultra-Orthodox
Shas, UTJ projected to win 14 seats in next Knesset, CEC says after 3.5 million votes counted
Both Shas and UTJ are part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc, and their combined seat total could prove crucial in determining whether he can secure a 61-seat majority.
People of Israel, Reservists-Economic Party, Haredi Public all projected to fall short of threshold
Israel must move beyond Election Day and tackle its biggest challenges - opinion
'We do whatever they say': Yeshiva students defer to rabbis over response to IDF draft enforcement
Haredi parties plan to remain outside government coalition until draft law is resolved
Once the issue that has shaken the haredi political establishment is resolved, the haredi parties could then consider joining the sitting government.
WATCH: Haredi protest against light rail construction erupts on Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street
Police said activists tried to block traffic and damage the construction sites, and officers began dispersing the crowd after declaring the demonstration illegal.
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.
IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile
While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.
Gafni’s ouster marks a changing era for Israel’s haredi parties - and for Netanyahu - analysis
By pushing Gafni out of the next Knesset, the party's rabbinic leadership has served notice that Netanyahu will have to win the haredim back rather than simply count them in.
When women are asked to disappear - opinion
In every case, the same principle is being established: when a man’s beliefs collide with a woman’s presence, the woman is the one expected to move.
Trump meeting brings estranged Satmar Rebbes face to face for first time in decades
The Jerusalem Post previously reported that some members of the delegation were expected to discuss various key issues affecting the ultra-Orthodox community with Trump.
'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests
“Now we are asking to return Basimta Cafe to what it was intended to be: a calm, pleasant and open place for coffee, culture and dialogue,” said the CEO of Jews for Jesus, Eli Birnbaum.
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.
Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'
Naftali Bennett responded to Deri's comments, saying the Shas chairman is "harming IDF soldiers," adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "spreading blood libels about IDF commanders."
