IDI: Religious Israeli men overrepresented in IDF reserves, haredim absent
National-Religious men have become increasingly overrepresented in IDF reserve service during the Israel-Hamas War, while secular participation has…
Israeli youth highly motivated to serve in combat, lack trust in IDF command
The majority of Israeli youth are seeking combat roles in the IDF; however, draftees generally lack trust in…
Israel leaders sign petition against Knesset’s passing of haredi draft bill
Over 70 mayors and council leaders from across Israel filed a petition on Wednesday condemning the haredi (ultra-Orthodox)…
How Gadi Eisenkot’s snub of Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef redefines Israeli politics
Why Gadi Eisenkot distanced himself from Yitzhak Yosef’s embrace, and what that says about the changing fault lines…
Ultra-Orthodox party holds Knesset hostage over draft exemption bills
The haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party United Torah Judaism (UTJ) announced on Monday that it would boycott coalition voting in…
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…