Tachlith Institute's poll shows Israelis favor local authorities over national institutions, especially during the war, signaling potential reforms.
Halevi said that broadening the sectors of Israel's population that serve in the IDF and national service is the only way to replace the many Israeli soldiers who have died in the current war.
Ultra-Orthodox paper Yated Ne'eman blasts secular Jews amid draft law debate, claiming Torah study is key to Jewish survival, not military service.
Different education, lifestyles, and minimal exposure to media make different protocols necessary.
The program lasts four weeks and includes full room and board.
A Tale of Two Jerusalems: Secular Unease Rising as ultra-Orthodox parties win over half the seats in Jerusalem’s City Council, indicating a potential change in the city’s governance.
The public debate over the haredi exemption from IDF service broke out after the government last month announced its plan to extend mandatory and reserve duties for current soldiers in order to fill
The protesters can be seen blocking vehicles and clashing with police officers at the intersection near the Coca-Cola factory in Bnei Brak in footage shared on social media.
If we force this upon the haredi community, they will do everything in their power to fight against these laws.
"What is the utility of general elections now?" asked Netanyahu. "General election means the end of the war."