Haredi protests
'Rather die than be drafted': Thousands take to Jerusalem's streets in haredi anti-draft march
The march is taking place in the Kikar HaShabbat area, the along Shmuel HaNavi and Bar Ilan streets in the capital city.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters clash with police, locals in Jerusalem's Old City, 11 arrested
Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report
'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests
Israel Police declare haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem disruptive after major road blocked
As such, the police stated that they were working to clear the road and disperse the protesters.
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”
Haredi draft dodgers should avoid airports, border crossings to evade arrest, yeshiva council warns
It added that yeshiva students who wish to travel abroad and have not shown up for their draft order must ensure they are allowed to fly and will not be arrested at the airport.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Some protesters were seen holding signs asking US President Donald Trump to "save" the haredis from being recruited.
Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces
The municipality issued a statement in response to the report, saying that the decision came after a letter from the city's rabbis, while it also said that it could be further expanded in the future.
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Bill passes 58-54 despite legal warnings, IDF opposition • Netanyahu heckled by opposition lawmakers shouting 'disgrace' before leaving plenum ahead of the vote
Haredi leadership and Netanyahu are facing the same dilemma - opinion
Haredi leadership is throwing everything at the wall: a Basic Law, road-blocking protests organized by the party, voting boycotts in the Knesset – anything to convince their base they can deliver
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Kallner, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, told 103FM that he does not think arresting yeshiva students is 'the right way.'
Jerusalem cafe will remain open on Shabbat despite ultra-Orthodox protest, owner says
The Jerusalem Post magazine had highlighted Cafe Basimta last week as a new specialty caffeine spot which could serve as a "home away from home" for those seeking a quiet area in Jerusalem.