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How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis
The problem of draft dodging has become part of a broader crisis of manpower, according to locals, as Ukrainian soldiers have been worn down by a long and bloody war.
Who's pulling the strings? Haredi parties draft bill tactics ahead of Iran war - analysis
Lapid, Eisenkot, and Bennett back reservists at Jerusalem draft law protest
Haredi protesters attack bus driver during protest in northern Jerusalem
'There are those better than Zionists': Rabbis seek donations for yeshivas post-High Court ruling
Following the High Court's decision, the rabbis, many affiliated with the current governing coalition, seek to raise $116 million to fund yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF.
Netanyahu's government is falling apart and coming to an end - opinion
Likud’s renegades now effectively say what the protesters in the streets say: Israel needs a new beginning. And thanks to them, Israel will get its new beginning – a fresh start the Jewish state
Ahead of the conscription law vote, funeral wreathes were laid at homes of coalition members
The forum stated, "The IDF lacks 7,000 soldiers, and supporting the law endangers the lives of the citizens of the State of Israel."
Israelis see election date, draft law as keys to calming social unrest - survey
A survey led by Gesher organization finds 54% of Israelis support setting an agreed election date to calm social unrest. 59% see consensus on draft law beneficial.
Expiration of haredi draft deferments hurtles Israel into brave new world - analysis
As of April 1, some 66,000 haredim from 18-26 can -- at least technically -- be drafted into the army.
Israeli gov't in crisis as Netanyahu, haredi parties fail to reach IDF draft deal
Benny Gantz threatened earlier this week to leave the government if an unsatisfactory conscription bill passes into law.
Israeli rabbi: Torah students cannot serve in IDF, they are protecting soldiers
"We must not, God forbid, take them [the haredi Yeshiva students who do not study Torah all day to the army because they also pray and they also study,” the Rabbi said.
Netanyahu rushes to get agreements on haredi draft as deadline looms
Haredi party leaders warned that if the bill includes economic sanctions and recruitment quotas, they will leave the government.
Gov’t to vote on new haredi conscription plan as coalition teeters
Benny Gantz and some Likud members have expressed strong opposition to the proposed plan.
Netanyahu warns Likud: Without IDF draft bill, Israeli government will fall - report
The draft, should it pass, would extend the exemption from IDF conscription for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews.
