Israeli draft
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has a duty to warn the government about draft evasion - editorial
Active-duty generals, as a rule, should stay out of politics, but every rule has its exception.
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Almost half of Israelis support tougher sanctions, pressure to promote haredi conscription - poll
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
IDF begins fresh draft cycle of recruitment for combat units
According to the IDF’s data, 59.79% of the draftees are men, and 40.21% are women, with an average age of 18.95 years.
Giving credit where its due: The bravery to break party lines and stand alone - editorial
MK Dan Ilouz, a Likud backbencher, was willing to break party ranks when he called to end the haredi draft exemption.
This week in Jewish history: The start of the IDF draft and the Daf Yomi cycle
A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.
Haredim break into Tel Hashomer base to protest IDF draft
Border Police and the Israel Police forcefully attempted to disperse the crowd on horseback.
IDF begins draft of summer cycle amid ongoing war
Thousands of new recruits are set to start military service soon, with special measures are in place to support those affected by the war.
Letters to the Editor June 19, 2024: Attacking us incessantly
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The haredi draft crisis that will not disappear: A look at Israel's 'Amendment No. 26'
The main haredi argument against enlisting their youth to military service is that the study of the Torah and prayers to God are more important to Israel’s security than the IDF.
Gallant set to oppose Rule of Continuity for haredi draft law
The passing of the Rule of Continuity would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the haredi conscription law that passed its first reading in 2022 during the Lapid-Bennett government.
High Court concludes debate on haredi IDF conscription in high-stakes hearing
A poll published by Army Radio on Sunday, conducted by Manu Geva's Midgam Institute, found that 81% of haredim supported the view that haredim should not join the IDF at all.
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.
