Yuli Edelstein
‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote
The controversial haredi conscription bill has moved one step closer to a vote in the Knesset after significant progress in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation
New haredi draft proposal by reservist NGOs gains traction on Knesset, still no clear framework
According to the proposal, all haredi men will receive draft summons and be required to serve in the IDF, although the outline does not explain why it would be limited to men.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's attacks on Edelstein ignore his sacrifices for Judaism - opinion
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef seems to ignore who Yuli Edelstein really is: someone who physically risked his life for the observance of Torah and mitzvot.
Netanyahu's Likud to remove Edelstein from key committee over haredi draft fallout
A replacement for Edelstein on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee may be willing to make concessions that Edelstein was not willing to make, thus allowing the bill to proceed.
Yuli Edelstein stands on principle for crafting conscription law for haredi population - editorial
Yosef’s words reveal the ugly truth behind the ultra-Orthodox parties’ opposition to military service: Is it actually about Torah study or religious obligation?
With the haredi parties out of gov't, future of haredi draft bill unclear - analysis
The bill likely hinges on whether or not Edelstein remains head of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Haredi exit from gov't pushes Netanyahu forward in election polls, survey finds
In this scenario, neither bloc has enough seats to form a government. The current coalition holds 53 seats, while the opposition, plus Bennett, totals 57.
'My conscience is clear': Why MK Yuli Edelstein won't settle for a soft haredi draft - interview
"This law ends the phenomenon of pretending to study Torah. To me, that’s a disgrace to the world of Torah," Edelstein told Maariv.
Shas spiritual leaders order party members to quit government
Shas's leaders directed MKs not to topple the government, though their decision shrinks Netanyahu's coalition to 29 MKs.
As Israel grieves, Netanyahu puts coalition deals ahead of national sacrifice - editorial
The IDF does not belong to one segment of society. The physical defense of the state cannot rest on the shoulders of some while others stand apart and watch.
Netanyahu offers to fire Edelstein for haredi parties staying in coalition
Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility” and refrain from toppling the government over their insistence to exempt at least half of eligible haredim from IDF draft.
