Draft
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
Israeli youth eager for combat, majority see IDF as victorious - poll
Haredi protest concludes after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention
'Traitor to the Jewish people': Haredim protest against Ofer Winter after enlistment conference
Mixed results, but haredi Hashmonaim Brigade plods on
The IDF is set to open its third haredi Hashmonaim Brigade Company, reflecting steady progress but highlighting ongoing challenges in haredi military integration.
Politicians decry attempts to allow haredi draft dodgers to travel to Uman, New York
The government decision to invest NIS 10 million to finance the various aspects of the annual haredi pilgrimage to Uman sparked widespread criticism.
WATCH: Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
Several dozen protesters blocked the southbound direction of the highway, with others blocking the northbound direction.
Jordan to reinstate military draft amid tensions with Israel
Questions over the timing of the directive to reintroduce conscription were posed in a Sunday report by Israel's public broadcaster KAN News.
Military announces new, last-ditch plan to re-enlist draft-dodgers
The new option will be available for draft dodgers until this coming Thursday.
A-G Baharav-Miara: No escaping addt'l draft callups after Gaza expansion
The government's expanded draft order would be for 430,000 reservists and will be in effect until November 30, 2025
Highway 4 opens to traffic following Haredi protests over IDF draft arrest
The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions surrounding the state’s policies on military conscription and ongoing failures in the rehabilitation of wounded veterans.
Peleg Yerushalmi to hold protest, raffle for IDF draft dodgers
A flyer distributed ahead of the protest invites eligible participants to bring their draft notices and register at the event in order to enter the raffle.
'Israel has declared war on Torah scholars': Haredi leaders call for global protest
"The State of Israel has declared war on Torah scholars. The Haredi community will launch a global battle like no other,” the leaders of the Haredi community said.
IDF chief: No extended service commitments for current special forces units
These soldiers will continue to serve in their units as they have so far. For those still in training or yet to be enlisted, the service extension will be phased in gradually.
