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
Gov't given three months to pass new haredi enlistment law
Yesh Atid, which backed the government enlistment bill, said there was no reason to wait to pass the law, insisting that it not be changed “by even one letter” before going for its final votes.
The haredi draft bill shouldn’t be part of religion and state relations
Strategically when you mix up two separate issues, you may be liable to lose on both sides.
Going to Work
There is fear the new conscription bill could set Israel back, as haredim are able to once again postpone service, which has tended to be an indicator of integration into the economy.
IDF draft dodger released from mandatory service after 100 days in prison
Brachfeld was imprisoned four times by the IDF.
The new conscription plan: Taking the easy route to inequality
Though many ultra-Orthodox politicians expressed outrage at the original publishing of this new bill, some view the proposal as a double achievement.
Former IDF chief working on plan to draft all haredim and Arabs
The draft plan could be a stepping stone for Gantz to enter politics.
IDF reservists call to investigate US funding promoting draft-dodging
“It is our belief that the direct financing of activities that endorse draft dodging is unacceptable, especially between respectable allies and friends like the United States and Israel.”
Students pen letter refusing draft: IDF implements policy of racist gov't
The students called on other youth to question and refuse enlistment in the IDF.
WATCH: Police suppress Haredi draft protest with skunk water, force
Police have employed skunk water and other physical methods to disperse the crowds and have arrested at least 25 men so far.
Police: We handled haredi draft protesters carefully and cautiously
90 of the 120 men arrested have been released, though smaller-scale demonstrations have continued.
