Ultra-Orthodox draft
Haredi protesters gather at Maccabim checkpoint over reported draft evader arrest - report
The soldiers at the scene told the crowd that the detainee was in fact an undocumented resident, not a draft evader, the report added.
Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report
Gerrer Rebbe, anti-Zionist Satmar billionaire discussed ICJ action against Israel over haredi draft
Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Kallner, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, told 103FM that he does not think arresting yeshiva students is 'the right way.'
WATCH: Haredi protesters block entrance to IDF's Central Command HQ in Jerusalem
The haredim, who were protesting against mandatory conscription for ultra-Orthodox men, were seen blocking part of the gate, screaming at soldiers, and not letting them through.
WATCH: Haredi IDF soldiers graduate Hashmonaim Brigade's first officer training course
The course maintained full IDF standards, including all the instruction given to cadets at the IDF's Officer's School (Bahad 1), and allowed the graduates to maintain their haredi lifestyle.
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
The reported gap in platoon commanders comes as the military continues to warn of broader manpower shortages across combat formations.
Son of rabbi who verbally attacked IDF chief says father receives no state funding whatsoever
This comes after Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi was heard cursing Zamir and calling him “accursed” and “may his name be erased.”
Simchi vows to push unity gov't, enlistment in new political alliance with Gantz
Simchi also rejected claims that a vote for his party would effectively amount to a vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Haredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report
Additional footage shared by KAN shows a police officer speaking with protesters, saying that "I didn't even bring any patrol cars, I came alone."
Defense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Counterprotest begins in Bnei Brak after mass traffic disruption from ultra-orthodox draft protest
Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., hundreds of protesters are expected to arrive in Bnei Brak as part of a demonstration against inequality in the burden of service.
