Tishrei 2, 5778, 9/22/2017
Equal Burden of Service Committee 'Netanyahu Deceived Us'Hareidi MK spits fire at the Prime Minister over criminal sanctions enactment in interview to Arutz Sheva. Criminal Sanctions for Hareidi Draft-Dodgers - After 6 MonthsThe Shaked Committee reaches a compromise on hareidi draft-dodgers. MK Stern Says Chabad Emissaries Should Count as National ServiceAs part of debate over hareidi enlistment, MK suggests Israel recognize Chabad youth who volunteer abroad as doing national service. MK Calls on IDF To Be Gentle With Yeshiva Student ArrestsIn light of protests over draft-dodging arrest, MK David Azoulay calls for IDF to proceed with caution in dealing with yeshiva students. Rabbi Laments: MKs are Killing Hareidi EnlistmentThe government’s attempt to push hareidi men into the army is causing them to leave in droves, former IDF rabbi warns. Gantz: A Hareidi Soldier in IDF Will Leave IDF HareidiIn Shaked Committee meeting, IDF Chief of Staff states 'The IDF does not see the hareidi-religious community as an enemy.' Bennett: Likud to Decide on Jail for Hareidi Draft DodgersBennett: Likud will ultimately decide whether hareidi draft-dodgers are sent to jail, or receive economic sanctions instead. MK Stern: Some Things More Important than Torah StudyAnother heated debate in Knesset’s ‘Equal Burden of Service’ committee as Stern backs criminal charges for hareidi draft-dodgers. Hareidi MK: Are We Still Allowed to Breathe?Tempers high as MKs talk about punishing hareidi men who refuse to join the army. MK: Can we still breathe? Hareidi Soldiers Among Most Active in Fighting TerrorHareidi-religious soldiers in Netzach Yehuda had the most ‘encounters’ this year, MKs learn. Report: Israeli NGOs Against IDF VeteransIsrael-based organizations are thwarting attempts to reward soldiers and to encourage ‘equal burden of service.’ C'tee for Bringing Hareidi, Arab Men to 'Share Burden'A new government committee will look for ways to bring hareidi-religious, Arabs into military or civilian service. |
