Haredi

The Religious Zionist Party leadership: Neither religious, nor Zionist

There has been a disconnect between the reality of the religious Zionist community and their key politicians who protect the haredim from any sanctions over avoiding conscription.

'The IDF should be bigger,' Halevi says during situational assessment in Western Galilee

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi called for a larger military on Wednesday, highlighting a haredi soldier's success story as he pushed for greater ultra-Orthodox integration into the forces.

Is the haredi draft crisis solvable, and what role does the Religious Zionist Party have in it?

According to a source in the coalition, the issue of haredi IDF service was unsolvable, and it could eventually topple the government.

Perpetuating draft evasion through legislative tricks

Amid IDF sacrifices, haredi leaders quietly pursue a workaround for military exemptions.

29/10/2024
 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen during a funeral of a slain IDF soldier, on August 26, 2024

It’s about time – Smotrich urges haredi community to share in Israel’s defense

Finance Minister Smotrich emotionally calls for shared IDF responsibility among the haredi community, emphasizing unity for Israel’s defense and survival.

Golknopf agrees to drop IDF draft bill in exchange for approval of daycare subsidie

The haredi parties are willing to suffice with a bill that will enable this subsidy to continue as opposed to a complete IDF draft bill, according to the report.

Netanyahu tells haredi MKs Gallant's dismissal possible after Iran strikes

Netanyahu may replace Gallant with someone else following operations against Iran, urging coalition unity as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten disruption.

'Matchmaking 2': Director Erez Tadmor explains the timing behind the haredi comedy sequel

While some haredim gave the filmmakers a hard time initially when they started shooting the film, the first movie won hearts and minds in that community.

Love, laughter, and high-stakes Haredi dating in 'Matchmaking 2

If you’re craving a story that’s both romantic and funny, Matchmaking 2 is a good match.

The unsustainable draft-dodging burden on the IDF

What does the push for a draft-dodger law say to those serving currently in the IDF?

18/10/2024
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