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בועז ביסמוט, יו"ר ועדת החוץ והביטחון בדיון על חוק הגיוס

Four core mistakes behind support for Bismuth's conscription bill

Opinion: Once normal, respectful and properly tailored service tracks are built, ultra-Orthodox Israelis can become outstanding soldiers; the debate over the Bismuth bill is drowning in slogans, but four basic errors in its defense demand a serious look

Hagay Lober | 12.05.25

Legislative blitz - less room for public outcry

Bismuth: ‘You can’t force people to enlist’ as Netanyahu pushes draft-exemption bill

Despite coalition strains, Netanyahu is pushing to speed up the draft-exemption bill to limit public backlash, though legal advisers say a legislative 'blitz' is impossible; Bismuth signaled to Haredi voters that he will not support jailing all draft evaders

Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 12.04.25

After 34 years, Jordan reinstates mandatory military service, warns against evasion

Jordan reinstates mandatory military service for men born in 2007, with 6,000 recruits to be selected by lottery and trained starting February 2026, as the government cites national defense needs

Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

התפרעות חרדים במתחם אאורה בעקבות מציאת שרידי בית קברות

3 Haredi men arrested at protest over construction held for draft dodging as rabbis vow national resistance

They were arrested at a protest over desecrating a burial ground and held after being handed over to military police for dodging IDF draft; Their detention has sparked plans for nationwide demonstrations as leading rabbis urge yeshiva students to defy enlistment and ignore government efforts

Shilo Freid | 07.22.25

'War on Torah': Ultra-Orthodox leaders blast Haredi draft crackdown

Israel set to begin enforcing new Haredi draft plan this month, with tighter measures at border crossings and limited amnesty offer for draft dodgers; Haredi leaders accuse AG of targeting Torah study and violating coalition agreements

Tova Zimuky, Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 07.09.25

טקס הדלקת נר זיכרון ממלכתי ברחבת הכותל המערבי

IDF chief of staff orders expansion of draft notices to Haredim

In shadow of shortage of servicemen - and the approval of plans to expand the operation in Gaza - Eyal Zamir ordered expansion of issuance of draft orders to yeshiva students; In response, the Haredim are expected to increase pressure to pass conscription exemption law - and are even hinting at the dissolution of the coalition.

Yoav Zitun, Shilo Freid | 05.06.25

Thousands of haredim protest in Jerusalem against military conscription: "We are scapegoats for soldiers in Gaza'

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews call to 'fight Amalek', referring not to Hamas but to the IDF; 'A law should be passed that everyone goes to yeshiva, not to the army'

Idan Blumhof, Shilo Freid | 03.27.25

טקס השבעת נשיא בית המשפט העליון הנכנס, יצחק עמית, בבית הנשיא

Herzog: Israel cannot fight war while waging political battles at home

President warns against deepening divisions during wartime, as political tensions escalate over military exemptions, Shin Bet head and attorney general dismissals and Netanyahu’s attacks on 'deep state'

Ynet | 03.20.25

Ultra-Orthodox men at IDF recruitment office

Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic group mulls enlistment for its youth amid blacklash

IDF officials hold talks with the Karlin Hasidic sect, offering to create special enlistment programs for adults with a pilot of 200 men; They will serve without uniforms and in women-free environment; Haredi community slams decision as secession

Shilo Freid | 12.26.24

Minister Meir Porush and ultra-Orthodox youth at the recruitment office

Government party establishes hotline to provide legal advice for IDF draft dodgers

Agudat Yisrael, the faction led by Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf, established a guidance center for ultra-Orthodox youth to help them avoid military conscription, describing the initiative as a response to 'the looming threat to the Torah world'

Shilo Freid | 12.05.24

Even though he was fired, Gallant's draft orders for Haredim will be issued

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was fired, but the IDF is going ahead with issuing 7,000 additional draft orders to ultra-Orthodox Israeli young men, sparking controversy and protest; Only a fraction have reported for duty, highlighting tensions within Israeli society over conscription policies

Yoav Zitun, Shilo Freid | 11.12.24

Officials to decide urgent defense needs as IDF shopping list grows

Israel's senior political leadership will discuss the defense budget, with priority given to immediate IDF requests for bombs, missiles and interceptor purchases, extending compulsory military service and procuring JLTVs from the US for ground forces

Yoav Zitun | 10.13.24

Despite earlier agreements, Hasidic communities change their mind on draft

The leaders of Vishnitz and Gur sects direct their students to stay away from recruitment centers: 'They rose up against us with a terrible conscription decree, trying to recruit Torah scholars whose Torah protects this land'

Shilo Freid | 08.22.24

Likud's Edelstein on possible elections: 'We don't have the luxury of 5-6 months of complete stagnation'

Yuli Edelstein discusses the potential dissolution of the Knesset amid ongoing conflicts, emphasizes need for conscription law, highlights importance of broad coalition, and touches on his relationship with Netanyahu; 'A state commission of inquiry will be established'

Moran Azulay | 07.25.24

Young Haredi men outside an IDF draft center

First 1,000 draft notices to be sent to ultra-Orthodox young men this week, not clear how many will respond

After decades of struggle, and in the face of fierce opposition from the ultra-Orthodox leadership, the IDF will begin sending out draft notices to yeshiva student recruits on Sunday

Shiloh Frid | 07.21.24

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