Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy
The well-known expression, “You get the government you deserve,” can also be applied to the type of atmosphere…
‘A pogrom’: Haredi rioters smash windows, damage home of deputy Supreme Court chief
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox extremists smashed windows and caused property damage while trying to break into Supreme Court Deputy…
Benjamin Netanyahu condemns violent protest at Supreme Court Justice Sohlberg’s home
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ultra-Orthodox riots that took place outside the home of Supreme Court Justice…
Haredi protests block traffic across Israel
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters disrupted traffic across Israel on Monday, including on Highway 4, Highway 1, and at Jerusalem’s…
Shas leader threatens Haredi ‘tax revolt’ over latest push to conscript yeshiva students
The ultra-Orthodox public in Israel could soon begin refusing to pay taxes, the leader of the Haredi Shas…
Military preparing for mass arrests of ultra-Orthodox dodgers
The IDF is preparing for mass arrests of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft dodgers, to begin as early as next…
Opposition party leaders spar over potential inclusion of Haredim in future coalition
Leading members of the anti-Netanyahu bloc dismissed any potential cooperation with the Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties in the next…
Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections
The Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties have rejected the latest draft of the coalition’s Haredi conscription exemption bill, Channel 12…
In Knesset breakup ado, Netanyahu, Haredim seen jostling for leverage, not a ballot date
The Knesset’s overwhelming vote in favor of a government-backed bill that would dissolve the legislature last week appeared…
Preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset set for Wednesday as legislative agenda cleared
A preliminary vote on Wednesday is planned to dissolve the Knesset, which would trigger early elections if ultimately…
As coalition collapses around him, Netanyahu revives Haredi draft exemption bill
The coalition’s ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill has been placed back on the parliamentary agenda for Wednesday, with a…
IDF manpower gap to widen as service extension delayed alongside haredi draft
Israel’s military manpower crisis is expected to deepen unless legislation extending mandatory service advances separately from the haredi…