Netzach Yehuda
News and updates about Netzach Yehuda

Watch: Haredi soldiers pray at Western Wall
Haredi soldiers 'sworn in' to IDF in special ceremony at the Western Wall. Rabbis: Haredi soldiers ensure Holocaust never happens again.

How security camera footage helped Israel track down killers
Security camera footage enabled the Israeli security forces to track down the terrorists who murdered Ron Kukia earlier this month.

Extremists force Rabbi Shteinman memorial to change location
Memorial event for Rabbi Shteinman in England forced to move location after haredi extremists protest.

More haredi soldiers requesting uniform exemptions
Justice Minister Shaked praises Netzah Yehuda for aiding haredi IDF soldiers.

Rabbi Shteinman credited with enlistment of 15,000 soldiers
Founder of the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion says Rabbi Shteinman blessed the initiative, valued unity above all else.

Haredi battalion returns to Binyamin region
Nahal Haredi Battalion returns to guard Binyamin region after two months of training exercises.

'You're following in Abraham's footsteps'
Haredi soldiers hold battalion exercise in Jordan Valley. 'You do what is right despite what others think, just like Abraham.'

Haredi IDF induction increase
Defense Ministry publishes figures for young haredi recruitment in 2016; number highter, but far from government goal.

New Netzach Yehuda commander recipient of top bravery award
Incoming haredi battalion commander Nitai Okashi received bravery award in 2007 for tackling a terrorist preparing to throw a grenade.

Watch: IDF soldiers dance with haredi Jews at wedding
Video from wedding of IDF haredi unit officer shows common sight of uniformed soldiers dancing with haredi Jews.

Labor leader: Haredi boys can't touch their mothers
Labor leader shows his ignorance by claiming haredi soldiers earn 7,000 shekels per month, haredi boys cannot touch their mothers.

Watch: Haredi soldiers at the Western Wall
Netzah Yehuda soldiers visit Jerusalem for spiritually uplifting day ahead of Rosh Hashannah.

Watch: Nahal Haredi recruits finish tractate before swearing-in
Haredi troops celebrate swearing-in with completion of a tractate of the Talmud. 'You have the privilege to sanctify God's name.'

From 'Cheder' to platoon commander
Lieutenant Shlomo Weizman will stand today at his soldier's swearing-in ceremony, Haruv reconnaissance unit recruits.

'Haredi soldiers not giving up on Torah study'
Netzach Yehuda CEO says haredi IDF recruits maintain religious lifestyle, show haredim have nothing to fear from IDF.

Watch: Haredi paratroopers take the plunge
20 soldiers who performed their first parachute jump yesterday are part of the second draft cycle of the new haredi paratrooper unit.

The matchmaking office of 'Nahal Haredi'
'Netzah Yehuda Association' hires matchmaker to help haredim who choose to serve in the army find wives.

Will an IDF soldier then be attacked in a synagogue?
Violence against haredi soldiers leads President to meet with Netzach Yehuda fighters, 'A winning battalion in battle against terror.'

Eli commercial center becomes 'Palestinian village'
Nahal Haredi fighters conduct exercise in Binyamin taking control of mall in Eli. 'We will not rest, we will continue to prepare for war.'

Haredi soldiers save Samaria resident
Terrorists throw stones at Samaria resident commuting to work, haredi soldiers chase terrorist, save victim's life.

Chief of Staff: Imprison those who maltreat haredi soldiers
Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot visits soldiers of Netzach Yehuda and Shachar Battalions.

Opinion:
Recruiting haredim - no longer a dream
Yehuda Duvdevani, of Nahal Haredi founders, calls to cease criticism of haredi soldiers, encourage those who do not learn - to enlist.

18 years of Nahal Haredi: Rabbis are satisfied
Nachal Rabbi Yaron David content about sanctity of haredi battalions, 'Today more and more troops follow after us.'

Defense Minister visits haredi soldiers, backs Kfir commander
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman visited soldiers from haredi army battalion and commended Kfir commander Gai Hazut for his leadership.

'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.

Interview
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.

State TV: Haredi Soldiers 'Vote Marzel'
Channel 1 besmirches haredi battalion after videotaped sniper action, portrays it as 'extreme right wing.'

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.

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.
