Haredi
Police remove haredi protesters attempting to block Jerusalem light rail construction
Members of Jerusalem's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community have for weeks attempted to block construction of the light rail on Bar Ilan Street.
Haredi protesters break into Jerusalem Light Rail construction sites, assault workers
Jerusalem cafe will remain open on Shabbat despite ultra-Orthodox protest, owner says
WATCH: Haredi IDF soldiers graduate Hashmonaim Brigade's first officer training course
IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report
The Army Radio report of the new factory comes after the IDF has come under heavy attack by FPV drones operated by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Police arrest one protester as ultra-Orthodox Jews block Jerusalem light rail
A police officer declared the gathering a public disturbance and called on the protesters to clear the road, leading to the arrest of one man.
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Even so, law enforcement officials told Ynet that community members claim that such events are “engagement parties” rather than wedding ceremonies, which complicates matters under the law.
Closing the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, Arab communities - opinion
Early diagnosis of autism ensures that every child, in every community in Israel, has an equal start to life.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court over state benefits it says favor haredi sector
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.
IDF launches recruitment push for ultra-Orthodox combat units active across war fronts
The units being recruited for, Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade, have all operated across multiple fronts throughout the ongoing war.
WATCH: Police forcefully disperse anti-draft haredi Jerusalem Faction protest at Chords Bridge
Members of the anti-IDF draft Jerusalem Faction protest blocked Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge, causing traffic disruptions as Israel Police worked to restore order.
Brooklyn hasidic Jew found dead in remote area of Colombia, ZAKA working to repatriate body
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.
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
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.
MK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law
Israel Police intervened and removed Bismuth from the scene without injury.
