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Satmar Hasidim unite in New York protest against IDF draft of yeshiva students

In rare display of unity, rival Satmar factions held a protest in New York against Israel’s military draft; rabbis spoke from cranes, condemning the arrest of yeshiva students 'for the crime of studying Torah'

Shilo Freid | 10.20.25

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox men enlist in IDF: 'Proud to serve and protect Israel'

Families expressed pride, hope, and concern as dozens of ultra-Orthodox recruits joined IDF units; 'Soldiers gave all that was dear to them — now it’s our turn'

Shilo Freid | 09.01.25

‘I’m sure Dad is looking down smiling’: Fallen soldier’s son enlists in IDF combat unit

Yehuda Moyal, 20, enlists in the Kfir Brigade one year after his father, Warrant Officer Shaul Moyal, a father of 10, was killed in southern Lebanon, honoring his father’s legacy and values with the support of his mother and religious community

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.06.25

'When I said I was there to be detained and then enlist, everyone was shocked'

Young Haredi men wishing to enlist after prolonged draft evasion must serve up to 2 weeks in prison before beginning enlistment process, creating complex social challenges and deterring some from taking the first step

Shilo Freid | 05.12.25

הפגנת חרדים קיצוניים בלשכת הגיוס בתל השומר בזמן הגיוס לחטיבת חשמונאים

Haredi extremists clash with police, new haredi recruits outside IDF enlistment center

Haredi extremists at the IDF enlistment center in Tel Hashomer protested the enlistment of Haredi soldiers on a draft day designed just for them; Demonstrators blocked roads, hurled insults, and distributed anti-enlistment propaganda, while recruits voluntarily joined the Haredi Netzach Yehuda Battalion under heavy security

Shilo Freid | 04.28.25

מחבלים ניסו להיכנס לקיבוץ זיקים 7 באוקטובר

Female commanders and barehanded recruits fought off Hamas terrorists at Zikim on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds

Report reveals heroic defense, highlighting commanders' quick decisions and the loss of five commanders; despite challenges, the base’s defense prevented mass casualties and kidnapping.

Yoav Zitun | 04.27.25

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה״ל ברצועת עזה, מרחב תל אל סולטן

Undocumented teens in Israel fight to enlist in IDF amid manpower shortage

Thousands of teens in Israel barred from IDF service due to status, attorneys push for permanent solution

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.25

גיוס ראשון לחטיבת החי""ר החרדית הראשונה בצה"ל

'My rabbis support me': 50 Haredi men enlist to new IDF unit

Military opens new Hahashmonaim Brigade designed to be suited to ultra-Orthodox lifestyle and religious standards; Some were accompanied by family members, while others arrived alone.

Shilo Freid | 01.05.25

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

Haredi boys at IDF conscription center await exemption from military service

Haredi draft dodgers on collision course with IDF, face possible jail time

In a first, Haredi youth who refuse to report for IDF enlistment after receiving a personalized draft order will face sanctions, which could result in jail time; IDF spokesperson: 'Those who do not report are committing an offense of absence without leave'

Shilo Freid | 09.26.24

While extremists protest against conscription, more Haredim are joining the IDF

Ultra-Orthodox extremists protest near enlistment office against Haredi conscription, calling it a threat to Torah and Judaism; At the same time, many are enlisting: 'it was important for me to contribute'

Shilo Freid | 09.02.24

Ultra-Orthodox rabbis step up fight against draft

One rabbi calls Gallant a fool for considering draft notices for Haredi men while another says the Supreme Court declares war on ultra-Orthodox and the Torah; Lapid says the government is hypocritical and must condemn the rabbis despite the risk to the coalition

Ynet | 07.11.24

Lubavitcher Rebbe's complex relationship with Zionism

How did the Chabad movement established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe turned from being against Israel's establishments to one of its greatest supporters?

Yitzhak Tesler | 07.09.24

IDF shed illusion it must be 'small, smart force' after October 7

Opinion: After 636 soldiers killed, thousands wounded in war, IDF struggles to recap the numbers needed to meet demands on multiple fronts, while relying on reservists to make up the difference only goes so far; 7 urgent steps that must be taken

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.27.24

Hard-line Haredim stand outside IDF recruitment center to dissuade others from joining

Members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta faction are standing outside a Jerusalem recruitment center and try to talk other Haredi Jews from joining the IDF; 'The secularists choose to engage in wars, so they should handle the consequences'

Liran Tamari | 03.27.24

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