Haredi
MK Dan Illouz quits Knesset after switch to Yisrael Beytenu, haredi man takes Likud spot
Illouz will be replaced in the Knesset by the next person on Likud's list, Shabtai Katash, a haredi (ultra-Orthodox) member of Lod's Religious Council.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to block roads near Jerusalem light rail site
Israeli elections: Ex-mayor of Beit Shemesh Aliza Bloch joins Erdan, Edelstein's right-wing party
Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report
Police officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioning
The officer was released without restrictions. The investigation was initiated last week, as several videos were circulated around social media showing the assaults.
WATCH: Police arrest two suspected of pulling gun, threatening haredi protesters blocking Highway 1
Jerusalem police arrested two suspects after a video surfaced showing an alleged firearm threat toward Haredi protesters blocking Highway 1.
Israel's gov't must not serve interests of ultra-Orthodox party leaders, opposition heads declare
Leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, called to “block every shekel that finances draft evasion,” as well as institutions that incite against service.
Haredi protests and Netanyahu trial cause tension in Israel
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Several haredi rabbis protesting women in IDF tank units skip meeting with IDF chief Zamir
While several prominent Hesder Yeshivot rabbis were present, The Jerusalem Post has learned that rabbis from one-third of Hesder Yeshivot who have announced a boycott of the move were not.
Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic
Protests cause heavy traffic on 29 major roads • Social media footage shows protesters and secular citizens in violent physical altercations • MKs Goldknopf, Malkieli attended protests
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
According to their statement, Netanyahu "made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly."
Haredi parties continue to boycott coalition voting over Torah Study bill
Shas Party leader Arye Deri also attributed the boycott of coalition voting to the recent rise in police arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
The city began pursuing an amended bylaw that would allow broader Shabbat commerce in certain areas, but it has not received the required approval. Until that changes, the existing bylaw remains.
'Release Sohlberg's hostages': Soldiers, haredi protesters clash outside of Military Prison 10
Sohlberg has become a focal point of such protests following his order to increase arrests of draft evaders, the peak of which took place on June 3, when a haredi riot broke out outside of his home.
