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ultra-orthodox
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Washington Examinerpolitics3 days ago
High Court Suspends New Law Exempting Ultra-Orthodox From Military Service
The High Court of Justice issued an injunction Thursday suspending a law passed by the Knesset two days earlier that granted temporary exemptions from military service to ultra-orthodox Jews. The measure had passed 58-54 and immediately halted enforcement actions against draft do…
al-monitor.compolitics34 days ago
Four Ultra-Orthodox Men Charged With Rioting at Israeli Judge's Home
Four ultra-Orthodox Israeli men were charged on Sunday with rioting outside the home of a Supreme Court deputy president earlier this month. Two of the suspects also face trespassing charges.
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Haredi Protesters Block Israeli Highway After Police Try to Arrest Yeshiva Student for Draft Evasion
Demonstrators halted traffic after police tried to detain a yeshiva student. The action is part of ongoing opposition to ending military-service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community.
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jpost.comworld41 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.comworld46 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.compolitics48 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.
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Police 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.nzworld49 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.
nationalpost.compolitics66 days ago
Israeli 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…
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nbcnews.compolitics67 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.…