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Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Critics have warned of the bill's democratic implications, including those involving women's rights, which may deepen the rift between the haredi and secular communities.
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
Haredi draft bill could trigger 'collapse' of Israel's Right in elections, aliyah minister warns
Knesset votes to split Arrangements Bill amid haredi parties' threats over state budget
Netanyahu temporarily appoints Levin and Katz to key ministries amid haredi resignations
The fact that the ministries were given to just Levin and Katz indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to “safeguard” them for the eventual possibility of Shas’s return.
Bismuth elected new Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee head
Netanyahu announced that MK Hanoch Milwidsky will become ‘temporary’ Finance Committee head.
Netanyahu's Likud to remove Edelstein from key committee over haredi draft fallout
A replacement for Edelstein on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee may be willing to make concessions that Edelstein was not willing to make, thus allowing the bill to proceed.
Yuli Edelstein stands on principle for crafting conscription law for haredi population - editorial
Yosef’s words reveal the ugly truth behind the ultra-Orthodox parties’ opposition to military service: Is it actually about Torah study or religious obligation?
Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis
The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.
National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial
We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.
‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law
As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.
Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.
'My conscience is clear': Why MK Yuli Edelstein won't settle for a soft haredi draft - interview
"This law ends the phenomenon of pretending to study Torah. To me, that’s a disgrace to the world of Torah," Edelstein told Maariv.