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
NY postal worker arrested for shoving four-year-old hassidic boy to the ground
Video footage showed the boy approaching the mail truck before the postal worker came out and forcefully knocked the child to the ground.
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
The ministry warns unvaccinated individuals and parents of infants with one dose at 6–11 months to avoid large gatherings in outbreak areas.
As political pressure mounts, Netanyahu delays controversial haredi draft law - opinion
The Netanyahu coalition has delayed the haredi draft bill, revealing political strategy over genuine reform as elections near.
Female IDF soldiers barred from entering base on religious grounds - report
The soldiers, some seven officers and reservists, all in uniform, were met by commanders from the ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda battalion who forbade them from entering.
WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school
Iran’s Revayat-e Fath institute's propaganda video uses Lego models to blame Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq.
High Court: State’s haredi draft enforcement update ‘does not satisfy’ amid Iran war tensions
“In these pressing times, today’s hearing was canceled,” the court wrote. “But the need to enforce the obligation of military enlistment is steadily increasing.”
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.
When I sat next to a haredi: A moment of humanity in amid division in Israel - opinion
I knew that hating him would do nothing but hurt us both.
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.
Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion
Israeli security foils numerous Iranian spying attempts, but intelligence damage exposes a growing national vulnerability.
