Jewish Life
The Sephardic ultra-Orthodox Shas Party needs to vote in favor of the dissolution bill to trigger an election.
Prosecutors are reportedly not expected to charge the suspect with any security offenses.
For the first time, voices from within the coalition are demanding high army recruitment numbers for Haredim.
The Hasmonean Brigade’s deployment deepens the debate over yeshivah draft exemptions, which is putting strain on Netanyahu’s coalition.
“This election is critical, and we cannot afford to let those who oppose our values lead our city,” a Bobov Chassidic community leader told JNS.
The army will also crack down on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
A previous decision was upheld, as Haredi slate loses its case against the Reform movement, which it accused of trying to lure ineligible voters by advertising the eligibility of those who identify as Jewish.
“This defendant’s targeted and ruthless behavior put countless people in danger,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro stated.
The delivery effort was completed amid ongoing war with Russia, which has triggered the departure of tens of thousands of Jews from both countries.
The infantry unit has plans to enlist up to 4,000 ultra-Orthodox men.
“When people dehumanize Jews and Zionists, when they spread lies about and demonizations of Israel, this is the outcome we should expect,” said Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee.
“We will not allow hate to silence our commitment,” said Chris Wolf, president of the museum’s board of directors.
