Haredi
Counterprotest begins in Bnei Brak after mass traffic disruption from ultra-orthodox draft protest
Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., hundreds of protesters are expected to arrive in Bnei Brak as part of a demonstration against inequality in the burden of service.
Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
Police officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioning
WATCH: Police arrest two suspected of pulling gun, threatening haredi protesters blocking Highway 1
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
Jerusalem’s future depends on supporting small business growth - opinion
The capital is Israel’s second-poorest large city. Fixing that doesn’t require a miracle – it requires investing in Jerusalem’s small business sector.
Bennett will overtake Netanyahu if Eisenkot joins merger, poll shows
According to the poll, Likud, led by Netanyahu, would receive 26 seats, while Bennett’s Together Party, which has merged with Lapid, would win 25.
Knesset unanimously approves law banning the use of 'skunk' liquid at demonstrations
Additionally, any use of a water cannon to disperse a demonstration must be recorded with full visual documentation, ensuring appropriate image quality and audible sound.
Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to disband gov't over draft law
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.
IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report
The Army Radio report of the new factory comes after the IDF has come under heavy attack by FPV drones operated by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Police arrest one protester as ultra-Orthodox Jews block Jerusalem light rail
A police officer declared the gathering a public disturbance and called on the protesters to clear the road, leading to the arrest of one man.
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Even so, law enforcement officials told Ynet that community members claim that such events are “engagement parties” rather than wedding ceremonies, which complicates matters under the law.
Closing the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, Arab communities - opinion
Early diagnosis of autism ensures that every child, in every community in Israel, has an equal start to life.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court over state benefits it says favor haredi sector
The petition says benefits are tailored to people with characteristics more common in the haredi sector, such as early marriage, large families, and many siblings.
