Ultra-Orthodox
High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial
Sunday's High Court hearing highlights the growing IDF manpower strain, as criticism mounts over government delays in enforcing haredi conscription.
Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel
'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers
Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured
Dream Care: This haredi male nurse is helping redefine private nursing care in Israel
After seeing patients fall through the cracks, a haredi nurse set out to reinvent care at home.
Iranian cluster munitions cause heavy damage to vehicles, buildings across central Israel
On Thursday, missile fire from Iran left three people lightly wounded in Petah Tikva and Mazkeret Batya.
Opposition mistakenly approves millions to haredi institutions, A-G halts transfer
The allocations to haredi institutions had previously been blocked by legal advisors, with some opposition lawmakers issuing apologies for the mistake.
Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.
High Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer
The High Court ordered a new Knesset vote on the remaining NIS 98m in haredi school funding, as petitioners demand full data before approval.
From loss to lifesaving: United Hatzalah officer Linor Attias reflects on her journey to save lives
“Nothing prepared me for October 7,” said United Hatzalah senior officer Linor Attias. “This is my people, my country. I was one of the victims.”
Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study
Even before the current campaign, the Bank of Israel said in February that geopolitical uncertainty had resurfaced amid the prospect of a confrontation with Iran.
'Status quo is dead’: Opposition slams passing law expanding rabbinical courts’ powers amid war
The Knesset debates a bill expanding rabbinical courts’ powers, with critics warning of broader legal and social implications
Knesset says Finance Ministry acted unlawfully on haredi funding transfers
Knesset officials say haredi funds were distributed before approval, raising legal concerns ahead of a High Court hearing on the dispute.
IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade sees first operations in Lebanon in current war
"This is another milestone for the brigade, which will continue to operate on the front lines of combat while maintaining the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle of its fighters," Lieutenant Colonel S. said.
