Haredi

The petition says benefits are tailored to people with characteristics more common in the haredi sector, such as early marriage, large families, and many siblings.

The units being recruited for, Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade, have all operated across multiple fronts throughout the ongoing war.

Members of the anti-IDF draft Jerusalem Faction protest blocked Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge, causing traffic disruptions as Israel Police worked to restore order.

Reports suggest that the body of 51-year-old Rabbi Nachum Israel Auer was found in a desecrated state, but investigators are still piecing together the details.

Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.

Israel Police intervened and removed Bismuth from the scene without injury. 

The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.

Sunday's High Court hearing highlights the growing IDF manpower strain, as criticism mounts over government delays in enforcing haredi conscription.

The case centers on the government’s failure to carry out the November 2025 ruling, which held that the state must formulate an effective enforcement policy against haredi draft evasion.

The IDF has acknowledged a critical shortage of 9,000 combat soldiers on the ground and warned that the deficit could rise to 17,000 by the end of the year unless urgent legislation is passed.