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Gallant to new recruits: I will not let any harm be done to IDF

"Together with the chief of staff, I am working every day to find the way to unite everyone," the defense minister told new recruits at Tel Hashomer.

Young Israelis arrive to the Israeli army recruitment center at Tel Hashomer, outside of Tel Aviv on

New IDF recruits start service in shadow of judicial reform debate

Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asur: We have much more in common and which connects and unites us, along with love and kinship, than there is which separates and divides us.

High Court rejects petition to draft haredim

As the haredi draft law expires, controversy over military conscription intensifies, with arguments of discrimination and a cabinet plan for a new draft bill.

Draft haredi men immediately, Brothers in Arms, parents demand in letter to defense minister

Movement for Quality of Government appeals to Supreme Court against gov't decision not to enforce haredi conscription.

IDF induction stats show situation less dire than presented - analysis

Yes, the overall percentage of those inducted into the army is declining, but it still remains high throughout Israel.

22/05/2023

Israel's new haredi draft exemption proposal is an ethical travesty

Controversy looms over lowering the age of military exemption for Israel's yeshiva students.

Haredim declare boycott of Angel bakery after Bar-Lev protests in Bnei Brak

Haredi MKs questioned the legitimacy of the bakery's kashrut as it is chaired by Bar Lev, and claimed that the former minister "has no respect for the Torah."

04/05/2023

Protest groups hold 'Equality Day,' tens of thousands demonstrate across country

Dozens of demonstrations are expected in towns and cities and on roads and bridges across the country, from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat.

Ben-Gvir sues protesters for saying he was a draft dodger

Ben-Gvir claimed that he wanted to enlist in the IDF, but the IDF wouldn't allow him to.

23/04/2023

Israel must keep the IDF as the People's Army - editorial

Israel cannot allow the People’s Army model to be undermined. It is vital to both the security and social cohesion of the state.

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