Israel’s government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion and ignored them
There are few moments in a nation’s history when its citizens can watch events unfold in real time…
Israel’s deputy FM resigns over vote to freeze arrests of haredi draft dodgers
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel (New Hope-United Right) announced on Tuesday that she was resigning from the government…
Tally Gotliv, MKs attack IDF chief Eyal Zamir after he warns about IDF soldier shortage
MK Tally Gotliv (Likud) called for the firing of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Tuesday over…
IDF chief says haredi exemption law threatens national security
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Monday battled with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister…
The political fallout of Israel’s haredi draft crisis: Leaders must decide
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking fire for overpromising. At the start of the war, he pledged “total…
Soldiers, haredi protesters clash outside of Military Prison 10
IDF soldiers and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters clashed outside of Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Wednesday evening,…
Poll: Israelis increasingly doubt US President Donald Trump prioritizes their security
Most Israelis believe that Israel’s security is not a central consideration for US President Donald Trump, according to…
Ultra-Orthodox men protest IDF draft by blocking Central Command HQ in Jerusalem
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocked the entrance to the IDF’s Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem on Tuesday, with videos…
Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud, expects to start new right-wing political party
After more than 20 years with Likud, MK Yuli Edelstein will be leaving the party this month. “That…
Eyal Zamir says soldiers ‘most important resource’ in Israel amid haredi draft bill
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Thursday during a situational assessment that soldiers should be…
Opposition leaders slam ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests
Israel needs a government that doesn’t serve the interests of the ultra-Orthodox leaders, opposition party heads stated as…
Ultra-Orthodox groups plan convoy protests across Israel over draft arrests
Israel Police is preparing for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrations, which are expected to take place on Wednesday at a…