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 warns of severe personnel shortages, last window to solve crisis with legislation
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday warned of a steadily worsening shortage of combat soldiers in the standing…
Bring it on? Why the ultra-Orthodox, the opposition, and maybe Netanyahu think earlier elections will work for them
This Editor’s Note was sent out earlier Wednesday in ToI’s weekly update email to members of the Times…
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
Coalition whip Ofir Katz submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset with the full backing of coalition faction…
Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go
For many years, and perhaps for as long as anyone can remember, Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community has not found…
Haredi factions push to dissolve Knesset, increasing likelihood of slightly earlier elections
The seven-strong ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party said Tuesday that it would seek to dissolve the Knesset…
Daily Briefing May 10: Political parties form new constellations ahead of elections
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the…
IDF opens recruitment day ultra-Orthodox military tracks
Recruitment for the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade is set to take place…
Israel heads toward its most fateful elections, with law and order, governance and morality at stake
This Editor’s Note was sent out earlier Wednesday in ToI’s weekly update email to members of the Times…