Draft
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
The wording in the proposal emphasizes Torah study as “a fundamental value in the heritage of the Jewish people and in the State of Israel.”
Former haredim overlooked in draft debate, underrepresented in workforce, report finds
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
Lapid, Eisenkot, and Bennett back reservists at Jerusalem draft law protest
"I hope that Knesset receives the message to promote a draft law and not a [draft] evasion law," Eisenkot said.
Haredi protesters attack bus driver during protest in northern Jerusalem
The haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protest was against the IDF draft.
Bennett pushes for billions of shekels to be redirected to reservists over draft dodgers
Bennett discussed his outline for the draft law, which would grant benefits to active reservists, including assistance with apartment purchases and benefits regarding daycare and state services.
Haredi Peleg Yerushalmi protest blocks Highway 4, police attempt to disperse anti-draft activists
Members of the Peleg Yerushalmi anti-IDF draft group blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, as Border Police moved to disperse demonstrators and reopen the road.
Equality requires universal draft, participation in economy and workforce, MK Liberman says
Ultra-Orthodox populations must join not just the military but the workforce if Israel wants to have a sustainable economic future, Liberman said at the Ogen Conference.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court to freeze haredi national-civic service track
Israel Hofsheet asked the High Court to freeze the national civic service track it says lets haredi men avoid IDF enlistment without a legal basis.
Unlawful haredi anti-draft protest closes Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, police confirm
Israel Police said an illegal protest blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak on Monday afternoon, prompting closures and traffic diversions.
WATCH: Police block Peleg Yerushalmi protesters at Ashkelon city entrances, arresting eight
Hundreds of yeshiva students set out to protest following the arrest and detaining of yeshiva students who attempted to evade the IDF draft.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones at bus carrying IDF soldiers during Jerusalem protest
Soldiers tried to help the police disperse the rioters, but were forced to go back inside the bus violently. The police had to use stun grenades to disperse the rioting crowd.
Rep. Lawler letter asking Netanyahu to exempt dual citizens from draft dodging arrests resurfaces
Lawler’s letter, now circulating again, asked Israel to safeguard the mobility of US-Israel dual citizens impacted by attorney-general directives linked to haredi draft evasion.
