Draft
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.
IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March
How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis
Who's pulling the strings? Haredi parties draft bill tactics ahead of Iran war - analysis
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.
Social Equality Ministry to help ex-Haredim draft to IDF
The program lasts four weeks and includes full room and board.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block traffic, light rail in haredi draft protest
A Jerusalem Post intern at the scene reported witnessing one of the Haredim at the protest blocking a car. The orthodox Jewish man persisted in blocking the vehicle even as it drove forward.
The untapped potential of the ultra-Orthodox draft - editorial
On Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said that conscription should apply to all members of Israeli society.
All members of Israeli society must be drafted, IDF chief says
"We have a historic opportunity to expand the IDF’s recruitment sources at a time when the necessity is very high," IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said.
Judaism: A culture of tremendous individuality and freedom
In Israel in recent months, we have witnessed the extraordinary courage and commitment of Israeli youth and reserves to fighting (and dying) for our country.
Majority of Israeli haredim oppose draft despite the war
The survey found that 70% of the ultra-Orthodox have not changed their opinion regarding conscription since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Drafting in wartime with no hesitation - comment
Young Israelis never hesitate to defend their country, and without their courage, Israel would cease to exist.
Why are haredim enlisting now? - editorial
Something has changed in haredi society since October 7.
