Draft Law

Hareidi MK: 'Mandate' to Exclude Yeshiva Students from Draft

According to United Torah Jewry MK Yisrael Eichler, “if the people gave Lapid a mandate, they also gave a mandate to the religious”

Deri: 'They' Don't Want Hareidim in the Govt.

Shas MK Aryeh Deri said that he was “worried” about the potential "hatred in the nation” emerging from the coalition negotiation process.

Hareidi Elections Battle: To Vote or Not to Vote?

While in most of Israel parties compete for votes, in the hareidi world the battle is between pro- and anti-voting agendas.

Litzman: No Compromise on Hareidi Enlistment

Hareidi deputy minister vows no compromise on hareidi IDF enlistment – a hot topic in the 2013 elections.

Poll: 1 in 3 Want to Cut Funding for Hareidim

Pollsters ask where budget should be cut, and one-third name funding intended for hareidi-religious community.

Kadima Game: 'Grab the Money' from Hareidim

Kadima continues its campaign comparing hareidi learners to IDF soldiers, with game urging users to "grab the money."

New Religious Party Urges Hareidim to 'Share the Burden'

New party Am Shalem, led by former Shas MK, urges hareidim to contribute to the state.

Hareidi MK: Kadima Incitement Could End in Murder

Hareidi MK worries that a new Kadima party slogan comparing soldiers, Torah scholars will end in violence.

Labor Candidate: Don’t Enlist Hareidim

Left-wing newcomer surprises by opposing drive to recruit hareidi men. ‘It’s too late.’

Govt: Hareidi Men's Enrollment in Nat'l Service a Positive Move

Govt. officials praised a decision to admit 1,300 young hareidi men to the National Service program, while critics slammed the decision.

Hareidi Rabbis: What to Do When Call-Up Comes?

Hareidi rabbis debate approach young Torah students should take when summoned to report for IDF service.

Fallen Soldier’s Diary: I’m On My Way to Gaza

Soldier Yosef Fartuk, killed in a mortar shell attack, wrote before his death,” Woe to the first terrorist who falls in my hands.”

IDF Reveals its Plans on Hareidi Draft

The IDF informed the High Court that it would begin drafting 18 year old Hareidi students beginning next summer.

Hareidi Integration Continues with Border Police Unit

While politicians and activists debate hareidi service, hareidi integration in IDF quietly moves forward.

Post-Tal Law: Hareidi Service Drops

Hareidi men blocked from civil service in post-Tal Law confusion.

Hareidi MK Fears Coalition without Hareidim, Settlers

MK Eichler (UTJ) says secular "white tribe" prefers Eritrean infiltrators to hareidim, settlers.

Commander: IDF Willing to Work With Hareidim

Nachal Hareidi brigade commander says the IDF “knows how to find the balance” with hareidi soldiers.

Yishai: IDF Lying about Hareidi Enlistment

The IDF does not really want hareidi soldiers, Minister of the Interior accuses. ‘They’re trying to destroy the Torah world.’

Hareidi 'Draft Evader' Released from Military Prison

A married hareidi woman who was arrested and placed in a military jail for evading enlistment is released after being granted a pardon.

Religious and Married on the Navy's Missile Boat

Arutz Sheva met Lieutenant Chen Shalit, a religious naval officer who serves on a missile boat. "This is a mission," he declares.

Hareidi 'Draft Evader' Sentenced to 24 Days in Prison

Married hareidi woman who was arrested for evading enlistment sentenced to 24 days in prison. Her family considering appealing.

Married Hareidi Woman Arrested for 'Dodging Draft'

Member of Chabad stream was about to fly to Crown Heights for holidays but wound up in military jail.

IDF’s 3-Pronged Plan to Enlist Hareidim

With no replacement for the Tal Law, the IDF creates a plan for enlisting all hareidi men.

Activists Take Enlistment Battle to Yeshivas

‘Enlistment for all’ activists are taking their struggle to the hareidi street with booths outside yeshivas.

MK Ze'ev: Forcefully Drafting Hareidim Will End the Coalition

MK Nissim Ze’ev (Shas) warns that forcing a mass enlistment by hareidi religious youth would mean the end of the coalition.

Tal Law Expires – IDF has a Month to Offer Alternative

Defense Minister instructs military to begin implementation of Security Service Law regarding hareidim.

Im Tirtzu's Haredi Campaign Flops

Activists wanted to put up pro-enlistment posters in Me'ah She'arim but someone took away their posters.

Lapid: I Don't Hate Hareidim

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid: I don't hate any Jew in the world. Torah study is important and doesn't contradict with national service.

New Initiative for Hareidi Hesder Yeshivas

Forum of Zionist rabbis and officers promoting idea to meet Minister Ya'alon Monday.

Tal Law Proposal, ‘Just Enlist Them’

The ‘equal share in the burden’ camp calls to stop trying to replace the Tal Law, and simply draft everyone. Move could mean mass arrests.

Ya'alon Meets Kadima MKs About Draft Law

Minister Moshe Ya'alon (Likud) meets four members from Kadima, shows them the outline of the new draft law he is preparing.

Vice PM: Kadima Planned Rift in the Nation

Vice PM Yaalon levels harsh criticism at Kadima, says the party planned to split the nation for political gain.

MK Shamalov-Berkovich: Kadima Didn't Exhaust the Negotiations

MK Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich is against her party’s leaving the coalition. "Many hareidim do enlist, we missed a real opportunity."

Netanyahu: Mofaz Gave Up on Historic Opportunity

PM Netanyahu sends a letter to Kadima chairman Mofaz, expresses regret that Mofaz chose to quit the unity government.

Netanyahu Weighing Elections in January

Netanyahu is figuring that if Mofaz is playing political games to force elections, he will get them sooner than he expects.

Rabbi Amar Meets Peres, Hoping to Lower Flames over Enlistment

Chief Sephardic Rabbi and President agree that debate over hareidi Torah scholars' exemptions should not become too extreme.

Netanyahu Hints Kadima on Its Way Out

Education minister says Kadima wants to split coalition, and Netanyahu voices agreement with statement.

‘Equality for All’ in IDF Draft Must Include Arabs, Says MK

Why does the demand for “equality” that demands the enlistment of Torah students not include Arabs, asks national MK Ben-Ari.

Rabbi: Hareidi Enlistment Won’t Stop Hate

Hareidi rabbi fears that hareidi IDF enlistment won’t stop hate. “They’ll just attack us more.”

Netanyahu and Mofaz Talk, Agree to Talk Even More

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz hold late night meeting on draft law. Agreement yet to be reached.

Shas Minister: Enlist Hareidim, but Not 80%

Lada'at.net: Minister Ariel Atias told an interviewer he agrees to have 60% of Torah students conscripted.

Students Visit Bnei Brak, Discuss Draft Law

As politicians continued to quarrel over the draft law, Bar Ilan students visited Bnei Brak and focused on talking with the residents.

Mofaz, Netanyahu Meet, Talk About Draft Law

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz meet about the new draft law. Meeting ends without progress.

Religious Zionist Sages: Solve Enlistment Matter Peacefully

Leaders of religious Zionism meet, issue declaration: solution must not be achieved in "violent" manner.

Will the Right Wing Bloc Split?

Analysis: Likud-Kadima talks on hareidi army service could falter because of Arab enlistment issue.

Hareidim Mulling 'H-Bomb': Million Man Demo

As Likud, Kadima prepare enlistment law, "eida hareidit" wants to unite hareidim in huge protest next week.

Coalition Chairman Admits Likud-Hareidi Tension

MK Ze'ev Elkin warns a rift between Likud and hareidi parties would split right wing bloc.

Hareidim Fear Bibi Betraying Them

Shas, UTJ, thought Netanyahu would refrain from hard measures on enlistment, now think otherwise.

Ya'alon, Plesner Hold First Meeting on Draft Law

Deputy PM Ya'alon and MK Plesner, who were appointed to head a team to formulate a new draft law, hold positive first meeting.

Sephardic Yeshivas Cancel Break over Enlistment

'Bein Hazmanim' summer break canceled at Rabbi Ovadia's instructions, in view of enlistment turmoil.

Demonstration for Equal Enlistment in Tel Aviv

Kadima Chairman Shaul Mofaz, Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid mingle with demonstrators.

Jewish Home Seeks Compromise on Hareidi Enlistment

Newcomers to the religious-Zionist party Jewish Home primaries list work for compromise on hareidi enlistment.

Soldiers Allege Forced Sabbath Labor in IDF Prison

Soldiers say they were required to violate the Sabbath while in IDF prison.

Kadima Ultimatum: Pass Draft Law or Kadima Will Quit

Mofaz issues an ultimatum to Netanyahu: Adopt new draft law proposals or Kadima will quit coalition. Bibi must choose Shas or Kadima.

‘Draft Law’ Panel: Sanctions against Hareidi Draft Refusers

The “draft law” panel headed by a Kadima MK wants heavy fines on hareidi youth who refuse to enlist. Sanctions on Arabs were less clear.

MK Molla: 'I'm Quitting Coalition'

Kadima MK says he will start voting against the coalition, tells MKs to ask forgiveness from Livni.

Yishai: More Hareidi than Secular Enlistees by 2020s

Shas chairman says hareidi sector is undergoing a revolution, more than 10,000 hareidim in academia.

Netanyahu: Arabs and Hareidim will Share Burden

MK Amsalem: only few hareidim deserve exemption from military or national service.

Shas Denies It Agreed to Sanctions on Draft Evaders

Minister Yishai says the party did not give green light for personal sanctions against hareidi draft avoiders.

Netanyahu to Arab MKs: Lieberman is Right

Prime Minister: Arabs should do national service. "We must all share the burden."