Haredi

The national religious public once questioned who was closer—the secular kibbutznik from Mishmar HaEmek or the haredi from Kiryat Sefer. In Israel’s ongoing war, the answer is clear.

The elections for Chief Rabbi are conducted by a 150-member statutory electoral body. The final tally was 77-58 in favor of Bar.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.