The IDF issued an unusual clarification after the Cabinet Secretary's remarks, emphasizing that the Chief of Staff did not express support for a specific conscription law but rather presented the need for a broad legislative response to the needs of the army.
Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.
Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir gave a stern warning to the cabinet as the military faces operational strain and a personnel shortage.
Haredi rabbis, public figures, demand yeshiva students arrested for refusing to enlist be released to celebrate Passover with their families. 'Torah is the true shield.'
Leading haredi figures issue instructions for yeshiva students, urging them to avoid involvement in arguments, maintain rigorous Torah study schedule.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi discusses Draft Law legislation, says haredi parties responsible for delay, must decide what they wish to do.
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance issued a joint statement regarding the state budget and clarified that some of the planned benefits will be canceled - due to the cost of the war.
Toldot Avraham Yitzhak hasidic rebbe orders anti-draft protest in Jerusalem following recent arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students.
Arutz Sheva has learned that after shooting down Min. Smotrich's VAT exemption order, Likud MKs warned that they will not vote for the conscription law either.
Knesset committee to receive final version of Draft Law, haredi party expresses concerns that harsher sanctions could interfere with yeshiva students' right to study Torah.
In wide-ranging Arutz Sheva interview, Religious Zionism MK discusses meeting Reza Pahlavi, US backing, Judea and Samaria policy, haredi draft reform and dairy overhaul.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.
Minister Ofir Sofer warns that if the draft law is pushed, 'the right will pay an electoral price for this.'
Yeshiva student Rabbi Avraham Ben Dayan was released this morning (Friday) from military prison, after being held in custody since last Saturday night for failing to report for enlistment.
MK Meir Porush submitted an urgent parliamentary query to Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the arrest of yeshiva students and the conditions of their detention in military prison.
MK Elazar Stern angers members of the Degel HaTorah party after criticizing the leader of the haredi Lithuanian community, Rabbi Dov Lando.
Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar says 'surreal' Jews should be sent to prison for studying Torah, promises government will 'fight' the phenomenon.
Analyst Amit Segal says differences between haredi parties and Attorney General indicate that Draft Law will not pass, elections will be held early.
Senior rabbis and representatives of bereaved families published a public letter today calling for unity in the nation and warning against incitement between the haredi and national-religious communities.
Rabbi David Stav, chairman of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, in a special interview with Arutz Sheva: "The Torah requires that each one of us serve."
“The Patriots" host Yinon Magal criticized calls for enlistment coming from the Religious Zionist public. “There are hesder students who don’t do full military service-don’t talk about the Haredim.
Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.
Violent clashes break out between protesters and police after riots begin near Tel Hashomer Draft Office.
Yeshiva students foil military police arrest in Jerusalem’s Gilo, helping draft-dodger escape amid fears of unrest.
Former minister Shlomo Benizri claimed that those who send their children to the IDF do not care about their spiritual wellbeing.
MK Moshe Gafni claims the protests over the Draft Law are a political tool, says he will act according to the guidance of leading rabbis, and leaves the door open for a return to the coalition.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said some 71,000 Israelis are evading conscription-around 80% from the haredi sector-warning of selective enforcement and announcing steps to tighten sanctions.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin casts doubt on possibility that Draft Law will pass, urges them to support budget bill regardless: Here's why.
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Bismuth removes Yesh Atid MKs from subcommittee positions after storming his office a day earlier.
From Rabbi Lando’s office, it was announced that Degel HaTorah will support the budget law in the first reading and will insist that the Draft Law be completed before the final reading of the budget bill.
Rabbi Dov Lando speaks to yeshiva students, stressing that 'Torah study is the most important thing in the world, and nothing takes precedence over Torah study.'
Patrick Ryan wrote to Prime Minister Netanyahu to ask that he ensure Yeshiva students with American citizenship can travel freely despite sanctions for avoiding IDF service.
Attempts to use state budget as leverage will harm haredim as much as anyone else, MK Moshe Solomon warns.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Moshe Saada argues that the budget crisis is not real and that the budget will pass on Wednesday. He adds that the current version of the Draft Law will not withstand Supreme Court scrutiny.
Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.
Budget vote delayed to Wednesday due to haredi parties' demand to pass Draft Law.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.
Speaking to yeshiva students in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Dov Lando warned of growing pressure on the haredi public and urged exclusive dedication to Torah study.
The haredi rabbis leading the conscription bill were heard in recordings estimating that there will be no genuine attempt to enlist the haredi community, while the suspended budgets would still be reinstated.
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir sent a sharply worded letter to the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister, warning that delays in the Draft Law and the lack of an extension to mandatory service create an immediate risk.
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.
The chairman of United Torah Judaism stresses that he will act according to the guidance of the rabbis on the draft issue.
Alon Malik, a non-religious infantry reservist, defends IDF's hesder track, says attempts to harm it will deal deadly blow to IDF.
At government discussion, data reveals around 90,000 eligible for conscription, less than half of evaders from haredi community.
'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaches agreement with Agudat Yisrael party, appoints MK Yisrael Eichler Deputy Communications Minister.
Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.
Critical meeting due to be held in Bnei Brak between leaders of the Lithuanian and Hasidic communities in an effort to formulate a unified position of the haredi parties on the draft law.
Rabbi Dov Lando criticized those participating in demonstrations and hinted at the actions of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction.'
Attorney Dr. Haim Shine discusses the Draft Law, and crucial points for Israel's future.
Shas party spokesman Asher Medina says current situation is untenable, extremely dangerous for the haredi community.
The crew reporting on the demonstration was attacked by haredi extremists who threw stones and broke their camera. A security guard accompanying the crew was hit on the head by a rock.
Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.
The plan Bennett presented for reserve soldiers includes one million shekels for purchasing a home, priority in state tenders, and a free bachelor’s degree. "The Israeli pyramid is being flipped."
Rabbi Tzemach Mazuz attends event honoring yeshiva students released from military prison, says he 'loves every soldier.'
Rabbi Dov Lando leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, praises yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion, says Torah itself placed 'behind bars' with their arrests.
MK Elazar Stern asks the Knesset’s legal adviser to prevent haredi lawmakers from voting on the Draft Law, citing concerns about a conflict of interest.
The IDF informed the Knesset that a record number of haredi soldiers have enlisted, with hundreds already serving in combat and support roles, as debate continues over the Defense Service Bill.
MK Yitzchak Goldknopf said during a hearing on the conscription law that the sanctions provisions in it are 'a yellow star for Torah scholars', drawing an immediate uproar.
