Ultra-Orthodox
High Court: State’s haredi draft enforcement update ‘does not satisfy’ amid Iran war tensions
“In these pressing times, today’s hearing was canceled,” the court wrote. “But the need to enforce the obligation of military enlistment is steadily increasing.”
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
When I sat next to a haredi: A moment of humanity in amid division in Israel - opinion
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
'Poking a finger in whole country’s eye': Haredi anti-draft protests frustrate Jerusalemites
Many Israelis felt haredim should have to draft, but adaptations should be made to allow them to continue to live an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle while in the army.
Haredi teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during ultra-Orthodox draft protest
Dozens of haredi protesters were recorded climbing a crane and multiple high-rise construction sites and are now refusing to come down.
Hostages Forum sends legal warning to Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo over abuse of symbols
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sends a legal warning to a haredi yeshiva for misusing its symbols.
Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests
"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.
Road closures, canceled trains: Mass ultra-Orthodox protests shut down Jerusalem's public transport
Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.
Haredi conscription debate heats up with protest and bill outline reveal
'It's not a conscription law, it’s a full-blown law for draft evasion. If this draft is advanced, not a single haredi will enlist,' said Lapid
World Zionist Congress reshuffles agenda due to expected haredi IDF draft protests
WZO Vice Chairman Dr. Yizhar Hess denounced reports that delegates would participate in the protests.
The haredi draft dodging farce to continue until we who pay the price say 'enough!' - editorial
The threat of revoking the right of haredim to vote might be extreme, but sanctions, budget cuts, and hitting them where it hurts – in the pocketbook – are not.
Lapid slams haredi conscription law as Knesset debate heats up
Opposition leader Yair Lapid challenges the haredi draft law, proposing a ban on draft evaders from voting as Knesset debates intensify.
Equal burden on trial: What's at stake at the High Court's crucial haredi draft hearing - explainer
As war staggers on, the army faces a critical shortage, justices will weigh whether the State’s refusal to arrest draft evaders undermines both law and, principle of shared service.
