From forced conscription to integration by choice
Mental rigidity, political interests, and populist rhetoric are preventing a solution to the problem of Haredi enlistment. But are there political leaders willing to take up the challenge?
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Israel claims strikes at Syria's Abu al-Duhur prevented Turkish expansion toward northern border
High Court of Justice frees NIS 78m. for Religious Services Ministry, wider budget freeze remains
Gal De Paz cast as Shoshana Damari in new musical about Israeli icon
As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come
"We do not prepare because we want disaster to come. We prepare because if it does, someone has to be ready."
British-born Israeli actress Caroline Langford dies at 68 after battle with cancer
Born in London in 1958, Langford was the daughter of British television director Barry Langford and moved to Israel with her family when she was 14.
'Treat kites like drones': Katz orders IDF to act against Gaza kites as seventh found in Kfar Aza
Security source says IDF "is not underestimating the threat," but will need to "wait and see if this becomes a trend" • Military believes Hamas using Palestinian teenagers to launch kites into Israel
'Kat World:' Artist Risa Brooke Oze turns wartime life in Israel into whiskered, cat-themed satire
Oze’s signature style filters big, uncomfortable themes through a distinctly feminine lens – bright, playful, and unmistakably her own.
Israeli man wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho, IDF launches manhunt in pursuit of terrorist
Man, 24, moderately wounded in West Bank stabbing • "My brother was [standing] outside the car, while his wife and children were inside," Shlomo Hanaya, the victim's brother, said
Katz orders IDF to accelerate destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
The IDF noted that the continued engineering activity in these areas also prevents Hezbollah from carrying out guerrilla operations.
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
Three killed as east Jerusalem family feud erupts into gunfire, Molotov cocktail attacks
One person was killed as a result of the incident itself; two others were shot and killed by Israeli security forces.
LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win
"When a community member is elected by a large public, when a community member reaches positions of influence at the core of politics, it sends an important message," the association wrote.
Ben Gurion union chief rejects blame as Netanyahu moves against his Likud membership
Although Ben Gurion Airport gradually returned to normal operations, the effects of the disruption could continue even after baggage conveyors and flights resume regular activity.
