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Former haredim overlooked in draft debate, underrepresented in workforce, report finds

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protester argues with a police officer outside the Jerusalem IDF recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

Court: Comptroller overstepped authority in Oct. 7 investigations, several audits to be halted

The State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman

Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions

Protesters supporting the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the Israeli military block a road in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, central Israel, in protest against the continued road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026.