Needed: One equal draft in Israel for all For Haredi families like mine, this issue is always in the “headlines” of our hearts and souls. Frimet Roth Feb. 13, 2025
Deri predicts new elections if Haredi draft law not passed by March Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich vows his party will not compromise on the enlistment issue. JNS Staff Jan. 29, 2025
338 Israeli Haredim enlist in special IDF frameworks The army has until June to recruit another 3,888 if it is to meet its goals. Canaan Lidor Jan. 8, 2025
Netanyahu slams ex-chief rabbi’s call for haredi men to evade IDF service Former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's remarks are "unacceptable and worthy of all condemnation," said the Prime Minister's Office. JNS Staff Dec. 15, 2024
IDF picks Chanukah for haredi recruitment to Hasmonean Brigade The army sees the holiday as a symbolic moment to form the first company of the ultra-Orthodox unit. Nov. 28, 2024
Haredi daycare bill exposes cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition United Torah Judaism is reportedly threatening to stop voting with the coalition unless the Knesset passes controversial legislation that benefits draft dodgers. Canaan Lidor Nov. 5, 2024
IDF launches first ultra-Orthodox combat brigade Custom-built $46 million base to open as the military expands haredi enlistment. Hanan Greenwood Nov. 4, 2024
Smotrich defies AG, vows to maintain haredi daycare subsidies Israel's finance minister accuses government lawyers of bias against the ultra-Orthodox community and overstepping their authority. Yehuda Shlezinger Aug. 19, 2024
Haredi day care issue one more judicial overreach “There have been a lot of clashes recently between the attorney general and the government.” David Isaac Aug. 13, 2024