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Israeli Haredi Youth Killed as Bus Ploughs into Protest against Army Conscription 

January 7, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Haredim have continued their protests against military conscription following the Supreme Court’s decision on June 25, 2024, which requires them to serve in the army. An Israeli youth was […]

Netanyahu Battles Coalition Crisis amid Haredim Draft Dispute – Report

January 5, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Netanyahu reportedly fears that passing any version of the law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service will weaken his electoral base. Israel’s governing coalition is facing a deepening crisis that […]

Ten Israeli Police Officers Injured in Jerusalem Unrest over Haredi Draft Exemptions

December 19, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Violent clashes in occupied Jerusalem over Haredi military conscription have injured Israeli police and intensified political pressure on Netanyahu’s already fragile coalition. At least ten Israeli police officers were injured, […]

Violent Clashes as Haredi Jews Prevent Israeli Police from Arresting Draft Dodger

November 26, 2025

Last week, the Israeli Supreme Court reportedly ordered the government to develop an effective enforcement policy against ultra-Orthodox draft evasion within 45 days. Violent clashes broke out between Israeli police and dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews […]

Around 600 Israeli Soldiers Submit Requests for Early Retirement – Report 

November 19, 2025

According to an Israeli military official warned of a warned of a surge in draft evasion, at a time when the army “needs another 12,000 soldiers.” Hundreds of career Israeli soldiers, including senior officers, have […]

Channel 12 Survey: Majority of Israelis See ‘Client State’ Relationship with US

November 2, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   A Channel 12 poll shows that most Israelis believe the United States controls Israel’s war decisions in Gaza, reflecting growing concern over sovereignty and widening internal divisions. A new Channel […]

Israeli Army to Deploy Forces at Airports to Detain Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evaders

August 23, 2025

The Israeli army will deploy military police at airports to detain ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, raising fears of confrontation with Haredi communities. Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the Israeli army is preparing to launch a large-scale […]

Israeli Army to Draft 54,000 Ultra-Orthodox Men amid Political Crisis

July 7, 2025

The Israeli army will issue 54,000 draft orders to Ultra-Orthodox men, ending a decades-long exemption and triggering political turmoil. The Israeli army has announced plans to issue 54,000 draft notices to Ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students, […]

Israel’s Coalition Verges on Collapse Again, but Netanyahu Will Put Up a Fight

June 11, 2025

By Robert Inlakesh Israel’s ultra-orthodox (Haredi) Parties hold the keys to undoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. Angered over a lack of process on passing a military conscription exemption bill, the Haredim are […]

Political Earthquake in Israel: The Collapse of Netanyahu’s Government Grows Closer?

June 5, 2025

By Robert Inlakesh Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu’s fragile grip on power faces its toughest test yet, as cracks widen inside his wartime coalition. Following a lack of process from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on […]

Analysts Warn Israel’s ‘Forever War’ Pushing Army to the Limit – Report 

March 20, 2025

Israeli reservists face growing strain as extended deployments in Gaza take a toll on their lives and commitments. With Israel renewing its genocidal onslaught on the Gaza Strip, defense analysts, and reservists “have begun to […]

Only 1.77% of Drafted Haredim Enlist as Israeli Army Struggles to Recruit

March 9, 2025

Israeli officials are grappling with the ongoing challenge of integrating the Haredi community into military service, as new data reveals minimal enlistment despite mass draft orders. The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom has published new data […]

Shas Party Leader Threatens to Dissolve Government over Haredi Army Exemptions

January 29, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   In June, Israel’s Supreme Court mandated that the government must draft all citizens, including religious Jews. The leader of Israel’s Shas Party has threatened to dissolve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]

Haredi Jews Protest Against Army Recruitment, Clash with Israeli Police

January 16, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Haredi Jews in Israel clashed with police during a protest against the Israeli government’s plans to mandate military service for their community. Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Jews clashed with Israeli police […]

‘War on the World of Torah’ – Religious Parties to Submit bill to dissolve Knesset

December 5, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   No specific timeline for submitting these bills has been disclosed, and the government has yet to comment on the matter. Religious parties in Israel are preparing to introduce a bill […]

Yair Lapid: Block Funding and Passports for Haredi Refusing Military Service

November 18, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The opposition leader said that if they refuse to enlist ‘they should not receive budgets, they should not get passports, and they should not be allowed to travel to Uman […]

Haredi Draft Continues – 7,000 Ultra-Orthodox Jews Called to Service

November 16, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   This push comes amid a severe shortage of soldiers caused by the prolonged war, high casualty rates, and the military’s need to expand recruitment by approximately 10,000 soldiers annually. The […]

Israeli Army Faces ‘Substantial Drop’ in Israeli Reservists – Report

November 12, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   There is a decline of 15 to 25 percent in reservists willing to report to a new round of duty including in combat units fighting in Gaza and South Lebanon, […]

Amid Troop Shortage, Israel Issues 720 Arrest Warrants for Ultra-Orthodox Youth – Report

November 4, 2024

By Romana Rubeo   The reason behind these measures, Calcalist noted, “is the lack of soldiers due to the protracted war, the large number of casualties and the need to expand the recruitment”. The Israeli […]

More Protests in Israel – Ultra-Orthodox Jews Reject Mandatory Military Service 

September 2, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   In June, Israel’s Supreme Court mandated the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews, or Haredi, into the army and banned financial aid to religious institutions whose students refused military service. Dozens of […]

‘Considered Deserters’ – Majority of Haredi Draftees Ignore Israeli Military Call-Up

August 7, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Israeli army has failed to recruit hundreds of young ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews for military service as scores protested against compulsory enlistment,  according to Israeli media. Only 48 draftees showed […]

‘Tear It Up’ – Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Calls on Haredi Students to Reject Army Conscription

July 17, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “Anyone who receives a notification to enlist must tear it and not go.” Israel’s former Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has urged Jewish ultra-Orthodox students, known as Haredi Yeshiva students, […]

No More Exemptions – Israeli Military to Issue Draft Orders to Ultra-Orthodox Jews 

July 10, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Last month, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the Haredi must be conscripted into the army and that financial aid should be withheld from religious institutions whose students do not comply […]

Supreme Court Mandate – Ultra-Orthodox Jews Must Serve in the Army

June 25, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   In a landmark decision that could significantly impact Israel’s political scene, the country’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday that ultra-Orthodox Jews must be included in the military draft. All […]

‘Highly Unusual’ – Court Dismisses Petition to Conscript Palestinian Citizens of Israel

April 10, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Amsalem filed the “highly unusual” petition amid the ongoing debate over whether ultra-Orthodox Jews should be mandated to serve in the military. Israel’s High Court of Justice has rejected a […]

Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox ‘Problem’ – A Threat to the Zionist Project?

March 18, 2024

By Robert Inlakesh The Haredim, or Ultra-Orthodox Jews, are crucial to the Israeli state model in a number of ways, yet, in others, are antithetical to the Zionist mission.  Although Ultra-Orthodox Jews hold Israel’s highest […]

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