Haredi
Haredi protests underway in Jerusalem, central Israel over detention of draft dodgers
Reports indicate that dozens of vehicles are being blocked at the Russian Compound in downtown Jerusalem.
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
Israel’s future belongs to its builders, not its hooligans - opinion
Grapevine: Fiscal support for the ultra-Orthodox
Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions
Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.
Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion
Jerusalem Pride is for those of us who believe in the dignity of every human being, regardless of who they love, how they pray, or where they come from.
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem road over false reports of draft dodger arrest
In addition, Jerusalem District Police raided the homes of suspects connected to the June 1 haredi riots in Beit Shemesh.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested
Border Police officers from the Jerusalem periphery unit and Jerusalem District police officers are operating at the scene.
Israel is taxing its future to subsidize those who do not serve - opinion
The burden of war falls on young reservists, while Israel's budget rewards those who do not share the sacrifice.
Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy - opinion
The young men and women who put their lives on the line for all of us, including the yeshiva students, display more courage by realizing that a nation that will not defend itself is not worth saving.
Criticizing haredim is not antisemitism, and calling it that is dangerous - opinion
As the most visibly Jewish community in Israel, haredim face a reality mirrored on the streets of Brooklyn and London: those who look the “most Jewish” are often the most targeted.
Over 60 arrested following violent haredi protest at Supreme Court judge’s residence
Taieb clarified that the police are not treating this as a normal protest. According to him, this was a serious criminal event with real intent to harm.
Riot at Justice Sohlberg’s home exposes dangerous double standard on Israeli rule of law - comment
Leadership must choose: a law-abiding country where court rulings are binding and criminal acts carry consequences; or a country where every faction decides for itself which laws it recognizes.
