haredim

Sanctions against haredi draft dodgers must be enforced, attorney general warns

"According to the data presented by the military, in the absence of effective enforcement measures, the enlistment rate among this group is negligible,” Limon wrote

Taking from Israel and refusing to serve: Why haredim draft refusal is hard to swallow

Few things are more provocative for non-haredim than haredi rabbis and students gleefully rejecting the government and refusing to defend the state – all while taking its money.

Israel Katz says 'unilateral' IDF draft letters to haredim have failed

Katz added that it was imperative for the Israeli military to take into account the "protection of the world of the Torah" in Israel.

 THE ISSUE of haredi conscription into the IDF has once again been brought into the spotlight this w

Dancing on the brink: Haredi draft dodging video triggers national backlash

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Viral videos of haredi anti-draft chants have reignited Israel’s conscription debate, sparking public outrage and political backlash.

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 An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is seen exiting an IDF recruiting office in Jerusalem, June 25, 2024

Less than 2% of haredim summoned since July have begun IDF service

According to the data, the IDF has sent out 2,231 “Tzav 12” orders, which are a final summons to people who did not adhere to the initial order, before an arrest warrant is issued.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox face arrest for draft evasion in IDF crackdown

Last month, the military announced that legal action was underway against draft candidates from the haredi community who failed to report for enlistment.

Shas chief Deri calls on Netanyahu to continue with 2nd phase of hostage deal

“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.

Haredi organizations press on efforts to prevent IDF recruitment

One of the associated hotlines actively works to intervene in cases of arrested draft dodgers.

Haredim verbally assault IDF Maj.-Gen. in Bnei Brak restaurant

Dozens of young men could be heard shouting insults at him, calling "murderer," and "shame on you."

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