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Coalition weighs advancing ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill despite legal objections

Government may push the bill forward even if it risks being struck down by the High Court, as ultra-Orthodox parties seek to return to the coalition and regain ministerial posts ahead of a potential election.

Yuval Karni, Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

'Army needs to learn: don't enter Haredi cities': tensions linger in Bnei Brak after riots

Despite footage of hundreds in violent clashes with soldiers and police, all suspects were freed within a day; residents alleged heavy-handed policing and urged restraint, with one yeshiva student saying it’s safer to 'stay inside'

Shilo Freid | 02.16.26

נוסע חרדי בשדה התעופה נתב"ג, עת היערכות לתקיפה איראנית

Israeli lawmaker appeals to US, UK over exit bans on Haredi draft evaders

Knesset lawmaker Meir Porush of Agudat Yisrael sent letters to the US and British ambassadors to Israel calling for their intervention; The Haredi dual citizens are 'are being denied the basic right to return to their homeland', he said

Shilo Freid | 02.12.26

Reservists threaten to shutdown highways over draft bill as IDF chief calls for more soldiers

Ultra-Orthodox activists launch hotlines to thwart draft arrests, while a new Haredi battalion completes its first major drill and lawmakers push ahead with legislation exempting yeshiva students from service

Shilo Freid, Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun | 02.11.26

Netanyahu: I warned of Hamas invasion pre-Oct. 7

In closed Knesset session, prime minister defends Gaza policy, says security chiefs favored calm over action and claims records show he urged preemptive strikes on Hamas leaders

Shilo Freid | 02.05.26

Haredi boycott of key draft exemption bill vote throws state budget into jeopardy

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers claimed there was no progress in the discussions on draft bill so they decided not to support vote on the Arrangements Law; צove threatens timetable set by coalition and the advancement of its reforms, including milk reform

Shilo Freid | 02.05.26

נועה מבורך אברבוך, אשת מילואימניק מובילת ארגון "שותפות לשירות". נלחמת למען השוויון בנטל

National-religious conference disinvites activist who opposes Haredi draft exemption

Noa Mevorach, a reservist's wife and activist in Partnership for Service forum, was on her way to the conference in Eilat when she was informed that her participation had been canceled at the last minute and that she was asked not to attend; 'silencing and bullying'

Gal Ganot | 02.04.26

71,000 draft evaders, 80% ultra-Orthodox: Israel sees slight rise in Haredi enlistment

As the High Court demands an effective draft plan, new data show a modest increase in ultra-Orthodox enlistment alongside a sharp jump in draft evaders, most of them Haredi, and growing criticism of police enforcement

Tova Zimuky | 02.01.26

Senior Hasidic power broker accuses Netanyahu of deceiving ultra-Orthodox public

In a rare public interview, Moti Babchik said the current crisis over military conscription of ultra-Orthodox men has shattered trust that once existed between the community’s leadership and Netanyahu

Amir Ettinger | 01.31.26

Haredi bloc to back budget in first reading despite draft dispute

Parties condition support on progress toward draft exemption law, but with legal concerns unresolved, receive rabbinic approval to back coalition in initial vote

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 01.28.26

Netanyahu holds emergency talks as budget crisis deepens over Haredi draft exemption row

Vote on 2026 budget delayed to Wednesday after ultra-Orthodox parties demand legal review of draft law; Smotrich threatens elections if budget remains tied to military exemption legislation

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 01.26.26

Leading Hasidic rabbi tells followers to stop taking part in anti-draft protests

Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum told followers that participation in protests and road blockages posed a serious danger after two ultra-Orthodox teenagers were killed this month when they were struck by buses during demonstrations

Shilo Freid | 01.25.26

Failure to pass 2026 budget this week will likely trigger early elections, finance ministry warns

Will national elections be brought forward to July? If the state budget is not approved in first reading in Knesset this week, it will not pass the second and third readings by the March 31 deadline; the Haredi parties will not vote to pass the budget unless a draft law also is passed

Gad Lior | 01.19.26

עצרת הגיוס הלאומית - כנגד חוק הגיוס בירושלים

‘This is our children’s legacy’: Families of fallen soldiers protest draft exemption law

Bereaved families, wives of reservists, injured soldiers, and political opposition leaders marched to the Knesset to protest the law that would allow Haredim to evade military; 'We all learn the same Torah and everyone must enlist'

Gal Ganot | 01.15.26

Bereaved families lead Jerusalem rally for national draft: 'our pain is private, responsibility is national'

Struggle against draft exemption law promoted by the government continues: bereaved families will gather Thursday for rally in Jerusalem: 'Battle for values of the people of Israel and the will of our sons, daughters, parents and spouses who fell in defense of the people and the land'

Gal Ganot | 01.14.26

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