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thesouthafrican.comPolice 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.
foxnews.comAttorney 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.
jpost.comPolice Chief Announces Enforcement of Draft Law Against Haredi Draft Evaders
Haaretz reported that ultra-Orthodox leaders have identified Police Chief Danny Levy as a new adversary after he announced last week that police would begin enforcing the law against Haredi draft evaders.
rnz.co.nzPolice 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.
nationalpost.comIsraeli Coalition Members Rush Bills Ahead of Possible Knesset Dissolution
Coalition members are advancing legislation rapidly as the Knesset faces a threatened dissolution. A report said one coalition lawmaker is moving a bill to split the attorney general position. The push follows a statement from the spiritual leader of an ultra-Orthodox faction sup…
nbcnews.comNetanyahu 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.…