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nypost.comworld1 hr ago
Likud MKs Call for IDF Chief's Dismissal After Warning of 17,000-Soldier Shortage
MK Tally Gotliv urged the firing of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir after he warned of a 17,000-soldier shortage. MK Osher Shekalim said the chief of staff must remain a soldier and avoid setting policy.
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world14 days ago
Hundreds Protest Mandatory Military Draft in Bnei Brak
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men gathered in Bnei Brak to protest the military draft. Community leaders criticized the army chief and compared the military to a biblical antagonist.
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jns.orgpolitics14 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox party says it will disrupt Knesset votes over draft bill
United Torah Judaism stated it will block legislative business after accusing the coalition of delaying promised draft exemptions. The party cited a bill that would halt arrests of haredi draft evaders, scheduled for committee debate on Tuesday.
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middleeastmonitor.comworld15 days ago
Haredi Protesters Block Arrest of Draft Dodger Near Jerusalem
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators stopped military police from detaining a draft evader in Maale Adumim. Officers withdrew after the confrontation, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News.
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france24.comworld19 days ago
Demonstrators Block Highways 1 and 4 Over Draft Policies
Demonstrators halted traffic on Highways 1 and 4 at multiple points Wednesday morning. Police reported congestion on Highway 6 and redirected drivers while demonstrations continued into the afternoon.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld20 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox protesters plan highway blockades over IDF draft
Convoys from at least 19 cities are scheduled to depart at 4 p.m. to protest mandatory military service and recent arrests. Police are preparing for traffic disruptions across the country.
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france24.compolitics20 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox Party Leaders Threaten Knesset Dissolution Over Draft Bill
The leaders of Degel Hatorah and Shas said they would back dissolving the Knesset if the ultra-Orthodox draft bill shows no progress. The announcement links continued coalition support to movement on the legislation.
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jpost.comworld22 days ago
Likud MK says coalition partnership with ultra-Orthodox parties should end
A Likud lawmaker told The Jerusalem Post that continued political cooperation with ultra-Orthodox parties risks harming Israel's security and economy. He cited draft-evasion legislation and called for new coalition partners.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld34 days ago
Ministerial Committee Approves Basic Law on Torah Study
Israel's ministerial committee approved the Basic Law: Torah Study bill. The measure advances priorities tied to haredi communities while facing criticism over draft evasion and coalition tensions.
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jpost.comworld37 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem Tunnel Checkpoint after draft-related arrest
Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked traffic routes at the Tunnel Checkpoint on Sunday. Police units responded to the disruption of routine checkpoint operations.
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thesouthafrican.comworld41 days ago
Police Rescue Soldier From Ultra-Orthodox Crowd During Draft Protest
Bodycam footage shows police extracting a soldier from an ultra-Orthodox crowd on Monday after anti-draft demonstrators attempted to reach him. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests against military conscription.
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foxnews.compolitics43 days ago
Attorney General: 75% of Draft Dodgers Are Haredi, as High Court Demands Enforcement
Israel's attorney general stated on May 31 2026 that most draft evaders are Haredi. Only sixteen indictments have been filed against Haredi draft dodgers amid a High Court ruling on enforcement.
rnz.co.nzworld44 days ago
Police Commissioner Opens Investigation Into Arrest of Haredi Man Avoiding Draft
Police Commissioner Danny Levy opened an investigation on May 30, 2026, into the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger after pressure from ultra-Orthodox representatives. The move follows his earlier support for a High Court ruling requiring police to arrest draft dodgers.
france24.comworld51 days ago
Israelis to vote this fall on draft law
A new election is expected after the governing coalition moved toward dissolution over legislation exempting haredi men from military service. Recent polling shows most Israelis view internal polarization as a greater threat than external security issues.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld56 days ago
Haredi Parties Face Pressure Over Draft Law as Coalition Tensions Rise
Rabbi Dov Lando stated on Tuesday that the coalition bloc has ended. The announcement came as the draft law moved toward a vote ahead of possible elections.
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nbcnews.compolitics62 days ago
Netanyahu Tells Ultra-Orthodox Leaders He Will Delay Military Draft Law Until After Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed ultra-Orthodox party leaders on May 11 2026 that he does not intend to advance a military draft law before the election set to take place by October. The law would exempt most draft-age ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service.…
Military.comworld95 days ago
Selective Service System Proposes Automatic Draft Registration for U.S. Males Aged 18-25
The Selective Service System submitted a proposed rule on March 30 to implement automatic registration for the military draft, following congressional approval in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The change would apply to American males aged 18-25 and take effect by D…