After no agreements were reached regarding the wording of the Draft Law, the rabbis of Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael instruct their representatives in the Knesset to resign from all their coalition positions.
The coalition accused Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri of trying to disband the government while blaming it on the UTJ party.
United Torah Judaism intensifies protest over the delay in advancing Draft Law, threatens to withdraw from government, potentially taking Shas with it.
Haredi leaders in the Diaspora urge caution over granting Israeli citizenship to children, advise parents to consult before proceeding with immigration or citizenship applications due to 'risk' of IDF draft.
MK Moshe Gafni harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of deliberately targeting the haredi community and noting that United Hatzalah volunteers would be the first to offer aid if she needed it.
The state has begun extensive steps to conscript yeshiva students, including sending draft orders and increased border enforcement. Plans have been made to expand detention facilities for an expected increase in the number of arrests.
Haredi Knesset parties contemplating voting with opposition to exert more pressure to pass Draft Law, warn of potential to dissolve Knesset if progress isn't made.
Haredi MKs warn of escalating boycott if no progress made on Draft Law, though questions arise regarding vote to approve MK Israel Eichler’s appointment as minister.
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As part of the new plan, control and security checkpoints will be set up at entry points to major Haredi cities, aiming to identify and arrest youths avoiding military service.
The notices will be addressed to those whose exemption as Yeshiva students has expired, and will be accompanied by increased enforcement activity.
After a 4-year-old girl was killed in a traffic accident yesterday, one eulogy at her funeral called her death 'an atonement for the draft orders sent to Yeshiva students.'
Haredi parties express anger over stalled Draft Law negotiations, warn voting boycott will continue until breakthrough is reached.
The state has petitioned the Supreme Court for a 16-day extension for its response to the petition regarding sanctions against young haredim who refuse to enlist.
IDF set to request extension for response to Supreme Court petition regarding Draft Law, citing the ongoing conflict with Iran; emphasizes 50,000 draft orders will be sent to haredim as scheduled.
Deputy Minister Uri Maklev, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, led a behind-the-scenes effort to block Knesset's dissolution, securing protections for yeshiva students from arrest amid looming IDF draft enforcement.
New Draft Law outline imposes personal and financial sanctions on yeshiva students who avoid both Torah study and IDF service.
MK Shitrit warns that dissolving the Knesset would paralyze the political system, undermine efforts to bring the hostages home, and stall security and legislative progress.
After intensive talks with MK Yuli Edelstein, Degel HaTorah and Shas agree to vote against preliminary reading of the bill to dissolve the Knesset. Agudat Yisrael votes in favor. Bill fails to pass after 61 MKs vote against it compared to 53 who vote in favor.
After the meetings of the haredi parties with the Knesset's legal advisors, the gaps between the parties are still large. "Netanyahu is still not engaged."
LTG Zamir outlines expanded force structure and ongoing commitment to defeating Hamas and securing hostage release.
As pressure mounts over the conscription law, Agudat Yisrael ministers warn they may quit the cabinet if the Knesset does not dissolve.
Associates of haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando affirm Degel Hatorah MKs will back dissolution unless conditions for Draft Law are secured.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's court session cut short due to illness, days after previous session forced to break for important diplomatic call.
Ahead of the Knesset vote on its dissolution, a haredi source tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the current legal vacuum poses the gravest threat to the Haredi public. “Without a law, the decrees will only intensify.”
With dissolution vote imminent, Netanyahu scrambles to avert elections as haredi support hinges on IDF draft exemption impasse.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said there was progress being made to achieve a hostage deal, but noted: 'It's early to give hope.'
US ambassador Mike Huckabee declared that he had made no attempt to influence Israel's haredi parties not to force elections.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch unveils national plan to integrate 3,000 Haredi yeshiva students into military service by 2030, including combat roles, aiming at fostering at foster voluntary enlistment through partnership and belief in the State.
The Tzohar Rabbinical organization called for the Knesset to pass a draft law that would give equal responsibility to all..
Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch determine that representatives of Degel HaTorah will vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset on Wednesday.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has reportedly urged senior haredi politicians to refrain from supporting the dissolution of the Israeli government, stressing that political stability is vital for confronting the Iranian threat.
Organizations of IDF reservists write to MK Yuli Edelstein to support his position on ensuring equality of burden in the IDF and warn of disastrous consequences if one sector continues to bear the burden of defending the country alone.
As Knesset prepares to vote on dissolution, Shas source tells Arutz Sheva the party isn’t seeking elections, but Yuli Edelstein’s inflexibility could fracture coalition unity.
Minister Yoav Kisch warns against going to elections over the draft law, saying it will distract from more important national missions.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein, former Minister Ariel Atias, and Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs on the Draft Law concludes with progress. "It was decided that an effort will be made to finalize the remaining open issues tomorrow."
Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, during a tour of sites of new towns in Judea and Samaria, about the steps to promote sovereignty and the importance of preserving the government's integrity.
An official announcement from the Attorney General states that the IDF will issue over 50,000 draft orders to yeshiva students as early as this July, and will formulate an enforcement plan against draft evaders.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructs Shas’ chief negotiator to maintain open communication with all parties in the Knesset, in preparation for potential cooperation after the elections.
In recording revealed by Channel 13, PM says defense leaders obstructed legislation; insists IDF will accommodate Torah observant soldiers without compromising faith
Likud MK Yuli Edelstein has published his proposed list of sanctions against those who do not report for IDF service or receive a lawful exemption, driving up tensions between Likud and the haredi parties.
Shas ministers and MKs weigh support for new elections as pressure mounts over conscription bill; Netanyahu set to meet Edelstein in last-ditch bid to avert coalition collapse.
A senior Likud official accused MK Edelstein of dragging Israel to new elections for political revenge.
Yesh Atid to submit bill to dissolve the Knesset next week following Rabbi Dov Landau's call to back such a bill in the wake of a failed meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein
Amit Segal warns Shas chief Aryeh Deri alone has the power to collapse Netanyahu's government, as tensions over IDF Draft Law reach a boiling point.
'I sincerely hope haredi parties won't bring down a right-wing government just to avoid sharing in this existential war. How will they explain this to their grandchildren? Jewish history will not forget they did this,' says MK Dan Illouz.
Haredi factions weigh coalition exit amid stalled negotiations; Netanyahu allies push for delay to stabilize government through summer.
Party rabbis to meet after Shavuot holiday to decide future in government; pressure mounts as no agreement reached on draft legislation.
Following arrests at Ben Gurion Airport and stricter enforcement of the draft law, top haredi leaders order: No exit from Israel without explicit approval.
The creator and singer Shuli Rand addressed the issue of recruiting Haredim and said that a respectful and willing way to integrate should be found.
As tensions rise over stalled Draft Law, senior UTJ figure says no move will be made without agreement from all party rabbis. 'Symbolic withdrawal is pointless.'
Brig. Gen. Shai Taib tells Knesset committee that most draft evaders are not haredi, citing limited enforcement tools and a rise in evasion following cancellation of legal frameworks.
UTJ vows to continue boycott until draft issue is resolved, as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders conscription notices for tens of thousands of haredi men starting in July.
The IDF has launched an operation to apprehend draft dodgers, aiming to create deterrence against growing enlistment refusal. Shas has warned that even one arrest of a yeshiva student will lead his party to exit the government.
Prime Minister Netanyahu denied reports of a growing rift between his government and the Trump administration, and claimed that all reports are a campaign led by one specific channel.
United Torah Judaism and Shas are continuing their boycott of Knesset votes this week, escalating a coalition crisis over the stalled legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service.
Netanyahu, Deri, and Edelstein meet in an attempt to resolve the coalition crisis and reach an agreement on haredi enlistment in the IDF.
Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman explained why the term 'Draft Evasion Law' used by the opposition is incorrect.
Likud MK Dan Illouz criticized the haredi parties for their demands that Likud support all their legislation.
Hundreds of young haredi men reported to the Tel Hashomer draft office and embarked on their journey into IDF service, 'It's not to be taken for granted.'
