Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, slams worshipers who arrive at synagogue by car.
Haredi newspapers launch coordinated attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after collapse of trust over Draft Law crisis.
The Supreme Court intends to order the release of 98 million shekels frozen for Haredi educational institutions, provided the funds are transferred only to institutions that teach fundamental subjects.
Haredi lawmakers reportedly rejected an earlier deal that could have eased Israel’s draft crisis, amid renewed coalition tensions over conscription legislation.
In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.
Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."
Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.
Rivki Blau, a Haredi owner of a beauty salon, sparks controversy after hinting in an interview that she would prefer her son to die rather than become secular.
Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'
'Military service can strengthen religious identity rather than weaken it,' says Sergeant Reuven, a squad commander in the Hashmonaim Brigade, who enlisted as a combat soldier a year ago and now trains new recruits.
The Attorney General has dealt a severe economic blow to the haredi yeshivah world, determining that institutions where conscripts study will no longer be eligible for tax benefits for donors.
Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.
Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.
All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.
Netanya rabbis issue sweeping ban on entry to city's Tzanz Beach due to cliff collapse, lack of lifeguards.
Police arrested two suspects accused of tearing down and desecrating Israeli flags on Memorial Day eve, disrupting public order during ceremonies.
"Emet LeYaakov" organization sends sharply worded letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding that he retract his statement that "draft evasion is killing our soldiers" and issue a public apology.
The argument is an internal argument, within the family, like the arguments between Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Tarfon and between Rashi and Tosafot.
Rabbi Dov Lando accuses judicial authorities and media of targeting Torah study, praises growing public support and expansion of yeshiva learning.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.
Rabbi David Leibel calls on haredi public to reconsider its stance on Holocaust Remembrance Day, find ways to take part while preserving halakhic principles.
Yosef Haim Shriki, whose wife passed away on Passover, is detained upon arrival in Israel on suspicion of draft evasion.
Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen says security sources warned him haredi public is harming itself, warns against sending 'even a photograph.'
The Attorney General has halted the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to Torah institutions and haredi youth programs that were approved overnight in the Knesset plenum.
Yitzchak Horowitz, a Haredi journalist, was arrested in Kuwait on suspicion of espionage after photographing American warships. Following a prolonged interrogation, he was released.
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.
Riots broke out as haredi extremists attempted to prevent work on the Jerusalem light rail. Three police officers were wounded, including one who was bitten by a rioter.
Resident of Modi'in Illit arrested on suspicion of publicly inciting against security forces.
The plan includes height restrictions on buildings, extensive public areas for educational institutions and synagogues, and adaptation of public space for large families.
At least eight Haredi Jews, including children, were attacked in Belgium amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting increased security after a Liège synagogue explosion.
Dozens of residents from the Haredi community in Dimona protested last night outside a Super-Pharm branch in the city following the mayor's decision to permit the pharmacy to operate on Shabbat.
Data from the Institute for Haredi Strategy and Policy point to an economic change within the haredi community in which women lead in hourly pay.
Rabbi Hananel Elran, who teaches at Religious Zionist yeshivas and serves in the Binyamin region, tells of the warmth of Karlin hasidim and their support for soldiers since the start of the war.
Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.
Toldot Avraham Yitzhak hasidic rebbe orders anti-draft protest in Jerusalem following recent arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students.
Daniel Pinto, a 28-year-old haredi yeshiva student from Be'er Sheva, was arrested, brought before an officer at Military Prison 10, and was sentenced to three days' detention.
Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, urges Hebron Yeshiva students to continue studying Torah, ignore hardships.
The man reportedly visited a healthcare clinic and warned of divine retribution against the nurses carrying out the vaccinations before vandalizing the premises.
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.
Karlin-Stolin Rebbe condemns Bnei Brak riots, stressing 'no justification' for violent behavior.
Police arrest five suspects who allegedly threw projectiles at members of the Viznitz Hassidic court.
Dozens of youths set fires, blocked roads, and clashed with police in Bnei Brak, as Mayor Hanoch Zeibert urged parents to keep teens at home.
Mayor Hanoch Zeibert warns recent violent demonstrations are an 'educational disaster' and calls on families to prevent youth from joining unrest.
Judges release all 26 arrested in Bnei Brak riots, attorneys say arrests were 'show arrests.'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.
MK Yinon Azoulay strongly condemns the violence in the streets of Bnei Brak: "These people are not from our camp. All the great rabbis of the generation denounce such behavior."
Lawyers representing the detainees in Bnei Brak claim that most of them were passersby who were not involved in the riots.
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the two IDF commanders attacked by haredim in Bnei Brak, pledging to investigate the incident to ensure it does not happen again.
Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak torched a police motorcycle that was carrying a bag containing tefillin and a prayerbook. Rioters also flipped over a police squadcar.
Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar says 'surreal' Jews should be sent to prison for studying Torah, promises government will 'fight' the phenomenon.
Scuffle between yeshiva students and construction workers in Be'er Ya'akov escalates into violent clash with police.
The “Yonatan" Battalion completed its first exercise in the Golan Heights, in open and built-up areas, and was declared operational, marking a milestone for the Hashmonaim Brigade.
Lithuanian-haredi rabbis issue ban on mixed-audience performers, even with full separation, alongside ban on men performing for women.
Ariel Koren, student at the Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva in Tel Aviv, arrested for draft-evasion.
