Charedim


IDF, Israel-Gaza War
Gallant to Knesset: We need more soldiers - from everywhere

Defense Minister Gallant spoke to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, saying that the IDF is in urgent need of more soldiers, not just from among Charedim but also from elsewhere.

Avi Woolf | 01.07.24

Politics

Lapid: No problem with Charedim in coalition - on our terms

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid said in response to a question by JFeed that "so long as (the Charedim) accept the (coalition) principles, there is no problem in sitting with them."

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 01.07.24

Politics

Democrats Leader Yair Golan: "I don't rule out the Charedim, I don't rule out the Arabs"

Having once called Charedim a "parasitical population," Democrats leader Yair Golan now says he does not rule out forming a government with them - but he does with others.

JFeed Staff | 01.07.24

IDF, Haredim

Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis lead fundraising frenzy as Israeli government cuts grants

Ultra-Orthodox community in Israel raises nearly $100 Million in response to High Court ruling to cut funding to yeshivas.

Gila Isaacson | 26.06.24

IDF, Charedim, Politics

Breaking: High Court Rules Against Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemptions in Israel

Court strikes down ultra-orthodox military exemptions, in a ruling which is sure to cause shockwaves in the ultra-orthodox community.

Gila Isaacson | 25.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

Chief of Staff Halevi: We're encouraging Haredi enlistment

Halevi spoke to soldiers of how "every battalion" formed from Haredi recruits helps relieve thousands of reservists from defensive duties.

Avi Woolf | 16.06.24

IDF, Charedim

Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari urges charedim to enlist

Hanan Ben Ari issues a heartfelt plea for unity and enlistment amid national crisis.

Gila Isaacson | 14.06.24

IDF, Conscription Law, Opinion

Anger over revival of conscription law, the shameful decision of the Knesset

The continuation of the controversial draft bill in Israel serves as a slap in the face to soldiers who have been serving since October 7th.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 13.06.24

Haredim, IDF

Israeli Lawmakers revive controversial bill on Charedi military exemptions 

Legislation to lower exemption age for Yeshiva students faces political and legal hurdles.

Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 11.06.24

IDF, Conscription Law

Knesset to Vote on Conscription Law Amid Political Tensions

Gantz is expected not to support the bill, and it is likely that other Likud Knesset members and The United Arab List will also oppose the vote.

Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 10.06.24

IDF, Charedim

Does the IDF even want Charedim? Knesset report shows very high rejection rate of candidates

A Knesset report shows that of 4,000 Charedim who volunteered to enlist between October 7 and February 2024, just 540 were drafted.

Avi Woolf | 06.06.24

Polls, IDF, Charedim

Poll: Overwhelming majority of Charedim oppose draft, even for non-yeshivah students

81% of Charedim polled said they support the Rabbinic view that even non-yeshivah students shouldn't be drafted. 65% support leaving the coalition if yeshivah students are drafted.

Yehudit Lazarovitch, JFeed Staff | 02.06.24

IDF, Draft, Charedim

Ynet: Gallant criticizes both Charedim and Gantz for failing to arrive at draft compromise

The Defense Minister also said he would not support a draft law not supported by the State Camp party, whether inside or outside the government.

Avi Woolf | 26.05.24

IDF, Charedim

Charedim Only: The IDF's new brigade for Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews

The plan includes obligatory prayer and religious study and a woman-free environment, with 3,000 expected to be drafted.

JFeed Staff | 15.05.24

IDF, Charedim

Gantz to Netanyahu: Israel needs soldiers, not political stunts

State Camp party leader Benny Gantz sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to move a Draft Law from Naftali Bennet's term forward: "The temporary bridging law is not relevant to the reality after October 7."

JFeed Staff | 15.05.24

Memorial Day Charedim

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony held for ultra-Orthodox community

The Chief Rabbis, ministers, MKs, religious leaders were all in attendance at an event in such demand, it needed to be moved to a different venue.

Avi Woolf | 13.05.24

IDF, Charedim

State to Supreme Court: We are working to draft Charedim in the immediate future

The government submitted a response to the Supreme Court regarding the draft, saying they are engaged in staff work to immediately draft Charedim and work to ensure continued drafting of Charedim in the longer term.

JFeed Staff | 01.05.24

Israel-Gaza War, Netzach Yehudah, United States

Israel believes the planned sanctions against the Netzach Yehudah Battalion will be shelved

Washington is considering shelving the idea of sanctioning the whole Netzach Yehudah Battalion due to the fierce criticism from across the Israeli political spectrum.

JFeed Staff | 24.04.24

IDF, Draft, Charedim

Progress on the draft? Likud and Charedim claim major breakthrough towards new draft law

Charedi news site Kikar Hashabbat claims the government and Charedi leadership have made breakthroughs in trying to resolve the draft law crisis.

JFeed Staff | 11.04.24

IDF, Draft, Charedim

Change of heart at Shas? The clarification letter of the Head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah on the draft

The leader of the Shas Religious Council issued a letter clarifying that negotiations regarding the draft of yeshivah students are with their approval.

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 11.04.24