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.

Protests against haredi draft in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery

Ultra-Orthodox Jews carry a banner in Hebrew that reads, “to prison and not the army,” during a “million man” protest against military conscription, in Jerusalem October 30, 2025.

Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation


Israel at a crossroads: Is Netanyahu's government on the brink of collapse?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s current coalition, despite the colossal failure of October 7, has already outlasted about 75% of its predecessors.

 BILLS HAVE already been introduced to dissolve the Knesset, though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with the key actors in this drama to try to avert that outcome. Here, Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom at the Tel Aviv District Court, before the start of his testimony on Tuesday.

Likud MK initiates process to impeach MK Ayman Odeh

“His [Edelstein’s] soul is an abomination, he was a Prisoner of Zion and came to the land [of Israel], it is too bad he came, he should have remained there," Yosef said.

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein attends a a plenum session in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

Rift deepens: Shas expected to leave gov't as Netanyahu, Edelstein conclude bill discussion

Because of the government's lack of progress on the haredi draft bill, some coalition parties are expected to leave the government.

 Shas MK Yinon Azoulay seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, July 22, 2024

Opposition blocks sending out IDF reserves call-up orders for the second time in a week

Opposition MKs also slammed the Netanyahu administration for dragging out drafting eligible Haredi men.

 IDF counterterrorism operation in the West Bank on May 13, 2025.

Yuli Edelstein is carrying the social covenant on his shoulders - editorial

Israel’s future depends on universal conscription, ensuring fairness and shared responsibility for all citizens during wartime.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 24, 2025.

Ultra-Orthodox party declares Knesset rebellion until draft bill passes

The announcement was made as an attempt to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance with a new bill to regulate haredi IDF service.

 Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

Ronen Bar to clarify warnings about Netanyahu to closed session of Knesset on Wednesday

"We cannot ignore the grave letter from the head of the Shin Bet. Summon him immediately to present his claims.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

No backroom deals on IDF haredi draft bill, Likud MK Edelstein vows

“There are all kinds of talk about agreements behind the committee’s back. There is no such thing as behind the back of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee,” Edelstein said.

 Likud MK Yuli Edelstein attends a plenum session at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

MK Yuli Edelstein on national agenda: 'The IDF needs to change their tune'

“A heroic operation in the style of Entebbe is impossible under these conditions.”

Committee Chairman MK Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 15, 2024