'Harassment of haredi soldiers is like idolatry'

Defense Minister lauds haredi soldiers, says those seeking to shame or harass them acting against Jewish values.

Haredi lone soldiers are not alone

In an event hosted by Defense Minister Liberman, one lone solder explained why he enlisted and continues to serve his country and G-d.

Certificate of appreciation to be awarded to Nahal Haredi

Netzah Yehuda infantry battalion is to receive a special certificate of appreciation this evening for operational activity.

Defense Minister: Media has no right to condemn Azariya

"Only the court has the power to convict." Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman argues against "terror-promoting" media.

Moving: Haredi battalion 'reconquers' Jerusalem

In honor of 49 years since Old City's liberation, 300 warriors march the streets of Jerusalem in a first for the festive day.

Solder jailed for cocking his weapon at Arabs

Combat soldier given 17 days for cocking his weapon after coming across groups of Arabs verbally clashing in Jerusalem's Old City.

Haredi soldier to serve 7 months for beating Arab detainees

Defense attorney decries sentence as proving military court's disconnect from 'daily hardships' of combat soldiers.

Nahal Haredi battalion ‘best in the regiment’

Haredi soldiers honored at award ceremony as the battalion continues to neutralize terror attacks.

Haredi soldiers thwart bomb attack in Binyamin

The Netzah Yehuda battalion prevented an attack this week after discovering weapons cache during operational activity near Beit El.

Haredi soldiers neutralized series of terror attacks

Soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda battalion, neutralize series of terror attacks throughout the month of December.

Watch: Thousands at funeral of officer killed in accident

Thousands gather to pay final respects to First Lieutenant Yishai Rozales, who was killed at the Tze'elim Base.

Officer killed in IDF training accident

Officer in Nahal Haredi killed and another soldier lightly-moderately wounded in mortar accident at Tze'elim Base in the Negev.

Soldier incarcerated for 'extremist dance' wedding

21-day sentence for soldier whose gun was passed around during dance, in which one person waved picture of murdered Arab baby.

Government distributing gun licenses to haredi IDF veterans

Internal Security Minister seeks to arm more haredim, who are being disproportionately targeted by Palestinian Arab terrorists.

Rare helmet cam video: Terrorist tries to mow down soldiers

Footage shows soldiers' split-second reactions as terrorist drives at them out of nowhere, at full speed.

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Absurd: Terrorist to testify against soldiers in court

Military court judge keeps soldiers in jail on claims of terrorists that they struck them, lawyer warns state is destroying IDF morale.

Campaigners up in arms over 'wave of arrests' of soldiers

At least a dozen soldiers have been questioned or arrested after claims of 'excessive force' by terrorists and far-left NGOs.

Haredi Soldiers Foil Two Terror Cells

Nahal Haredi troops take large role in combating the terror wave, even as they study Rambam as part of a special program.

Video: Haredi Unit's Sniper Brings Down Terrorist

Video from sniper's position shows Haredi battalion sniper firing at terrorist in Silwad, hitting him in the knee.

State TV: Haredi Soldiers 'Vote Marzel'

Channel 1 besmirches haredi battalion after videotaped sniper action, portrays it as 'extreme right wing.'

Arab Rioter Tries to Steal Weapon, Soldiers Investigated

Arab media presents soldiers hitting rioter but soldiers reveal he tried to steal gun and potentially kill soldiers; IDF rushes to condemn.

Pictures: Haredi Troops Dedicate Air Force's New Torah Scroll

Torah scroll donated in memory of murderer IDF soldiers to serve increased number of religious soldiers stationed at strategic base.

Expert: Haredi IDF Service Now an Unstoppable Force

More members of the haredi community are joining the army than ever, according to Yonatan Bransky of the Netzah Yehuda group.

Pictures: Haredi Troops Brush Up Their Skills in Major Exercise

With the sounds of war echoing from the north, the all-religious Netzah Yehuda battalion take part in its major biannual training drill.

Terrorist Attack Thwarted at Samaria Checkpoint

Terrorist armed with a knife tries to stab soldier at crossing in Samaria, neutralized by Hareidi Brigade soldiers.

Stabbing by Arab Woman Thwarted in Hevron

Attack on soldier at Cave of Machpelah stopped, after heavily armed terror cell in northern Samaria nabbed overnight by hareidi brigade.

Maverick Hassidic Singer Lipa Schmeltzer Serenades Haredi Troops

Hassidic music sensation praises Nahal Haredi soldiers for showing how 'you can be a good Jew, and be in the army'.

Rabbis Slam IDF for Targeting Hareidi Soldiers in Punishment

Nahal Hareidi rabbis criticize 'drastic' jailing of soldiers in the Brigade for part in social protest, note rapid decline in enlistment.

Hareidi Soldiers Jailed Over Call to Eliminate Terrorists

Four combat soldiers sentenced to ten days over taking part in massive internet protest; Tzipi Livni starts 'hotline' for complaints.

Hareidi Brigade Wins Prestigious President's Award

Fifteen-year-old Nahal Hareidi becomes youngest combat brigade to win the prize, adds to string of honors for decorated unit.

IDF Soldiers Dismissed for Refusing to Expel Jews

Two combat soldiers dismissed from Nahal Brigade after posting pictures vowing to refuse orders to evict Jews from their homes.

Nachal Hareidi Soldiers Excel in Surprise Exercise

Soldiers in the Nachal Haredi Netzach Yehuda unit were called up for a surprise nighttime exercise, and performed very well

Hareidi IDF Enlistment

Ya'alon Promises 'No Force or Coercion' on Hareidi Enlistment

Ya'alon stresses importance of preserving hareidi lifestyle in army to new hareidi recruits, notes challenges of hareidi backlash.

Netanyahu Compliments Nahal Hareidi

The hareidi infantry unit played a role in the elimination of terrorists in Jenin.

Clip Returns Fire On 'Official' Hareidi Protest Video

New clip flips propaganda video around, shows hareidi soldiers juxtaposed with 'worthless pursuits' of hareidi protesters.

Hareidi Protest Clip Targets Soldiers, Causes Ire

'Official clip' of hareidi anti-enlistment protest suggests serving national security is a 'worthless pursuit.'

Gantz: IDF Soldiers Can Live Full Religious Lifestyles

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz visits with troops of the Nachal Hareidi, while hareidi groups demonstrate in Jerusalem.

Hareidi Soldier Excels in Officers' Course

Nahal Hareidi soldier receives excellence award in officers' course, adding to the unit's long list of successes.

Govt: Anyone Who Insults Hareidi Soldiers in Big Trouble

A law already on the books says that anyone insulting soldiers, including hareidi soldiers, could be jailed for 6 months and pay a huge fine

Yaalon: Hareidi Brigade Successful Beyond Expectations

Defense Minister praises majority-hareidi brigade on its anniversary.

Hareidi Brigade Wins IDF Chief of Staff Prize

Nahal Hareidi makes history by winning the prestigious prize for the first time, enjoys sharp rise in enlistment despite Knesset debates.

Hareidi Soldiers Win Award for Excellence

Nahal Hareidi wins prize for technology and logistics, and the unit is a candidate for 4 more prizes. Rabbis: our soldiers are the best.

Hareidi Soldiers Among Most Active in Fighting Terror

Hareidi-religious soldiers in Netzach Yehuda had the most ‘encounters’ this year, MKs learn.

Potential Attack Averted After Infiltrators Caught in Samaria

Soldiers and the community's security patrol arrested infiltrators to the community averting a potential attack.

MK Lipman Invites Hareidi Enlistees to his Home

Hareidi Yesh Atid MK lauds record 400 hareidim who signed up to the IDF; offers support to those whose families are unsupportive

Hareidi IDF Rabbi: 'Hate is Creating a New Tisha B'Av'

The attempt to force hareidi religious yeshiva students to enlist in the IDF is a mistake, said Rabbi Yoel Schwartz, a top IDF official

Irreligious IDF Commanders Switched at Last Minute

Commanders who were to train new hareidi soldiers are replaced due to fears of secular-hareidi misunderstandings.

Hareidi IDF Rabbi: Forced Enlistment? This Means War

Hareidi IDF rabbi, Nachal Hareidi co-founder, threatens zero cooperation if government tries to force enlistment.

Photos and Video: Haredi Battalion Sworn in to the IDF

As debates rage regarding enlistment to the army, the strictly orthodox battalion held a ceremony for its latest recruits.

Gantz: 'Not Sharing the Burden, But Having the Honor to Serve'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz on Tuesday participated in exercises with Nachal soldiers

Soldiers: Hareidi Jews Will be Pleasantly Surprised by IDF

Ministers meet with hareidi soldiers as they weigh options in IDF enlistment battle.

2 PA Arab Teens Killed in Attack on IDF Post

Two Palestinian Authority Arab teens were killed Wednesday, not one, when a group attacked an Israeli army post in Samaria (Shomron).

MK Stern: Hareidim in No Position to Complain Over 'Boycotts'

MK Elazar Stern (Hatnu'a) said that hareidi MKs should not complain about being boycotted, lest they be called out for hypocricy

Finally, IDF Written Agreements for Accommodating Hareidim

A written order has finally replaced oral agreements relating to the treatment of hareidi-religious soldiers in the IDF.

MIshpatim: Coercion and the IDF

'IDF Must Keep its Promises - or Hareidi Soldiers Will Leave'

A rabbi who helped found an IDF unit for hareidi soldiers accuses the army of breaking its promises; warns hareidi Jews will leave.

Haredi Battalion in First Exercise in Golan

Netzach Yehuda battalion spent Hanukkah in an intense exercise on the Golan Heights.

IDF Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Assist Shomron Demolition

An IDF soldier from the Nachal Hareidi removed from his position for refusing to assist a demolition in Yitzhar.

IDF to Establish Top 'Sayeret' Unit for Hareidi Soldiers

The IDF is continuing to prepare for an influx of Hareidi soldiers, to the extent that it is establishing new units for them

IDF Begins to Draft Hareidi-Religious Youth

The IDF will draft hareidi-religious 16 to 19-year-olds, but "will wait till after elections" for 20 to 28 year olds, DM Barak says.