Haredi draft
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.
Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment
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WATCH: Anti-draft protesters try to block roads into Tel Hashomer base, prevent haredi enlistment
Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather
“The young men who walked through those gates this morning show you can be fully committed to Torah study and still defend this country on the front line," said Lt.-Col. (res) Yossi Levi.
Editor's Notes: October 7 shattered Israel’s old political map, next election may redraw it
The next election may reveal a political reshuffle already underway, as Israelis no longer fit neatly into the camps that shaped the country for decades.
A deleted IDF video exposed a deeper problem with draft enforcement - editorial
At a time of intense debate over haredi conscription, an IDF video appeared to send the wrong message. The army must investigate how it reached an official channel.
Ofer Winter says new People of Israel party will only back Netanyahu for PM
Former IDF general Ofer Winter positioned his new party firmly in the right-wing camp, backing Netanyahu and calling for changes to haredi draft policy.
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.
IDF to discipline religious Givati soldiers who refused to board vehicle with female paramedic
The incident comes as the IDF prepares to begin pilot programs allowing women to take on combat roles.
Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview
She criticized the structure of Israel's education system, arguing that the government has ceded too much responsibility for decisions affecting students to bodies outside the public sector.
Haredi protesters block major Israeli highway after draft dodger's arrest
Ahead of the protest, police said Highway 4 will be blocked between the Aluf Sade Interchange in Ramat Gan and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange in Petah Tikva.
From forced conscription to integration by choice
Mental rigidity, political interests, and populist rhetoric are preventing a solution to the problem of Haredi enlistment. But are there political leaders willing to take up the challenge?
Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire
The Shas campaign video features a family gathered for a Shabbat dinner before a son returns home from his army base and embraces his family members.
