The Haredi draft exemption is tearing Israel apart
As Israelis mark Oct. 7 anniversary, Haredi still won’t serve
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Opinion Can Israel survive implementing the Haredi draft?
Haredi conscription could change Israel forever — for better, and worse
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Opinion Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military
Israel's Supreme Court unilaterally decided the government must draft Haredi Jews. The country's future depends on that decision's implementation
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Fast Forward Haredim warn of ‘religious war’ after Israel Supreme Court orders yeshiva draft
‘Our people aren’t going to stand for it,’ said one Torah scholar. ‘Just watch.’
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Fast Forward In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
The ruling could be a major jolt to Israel’s governing coalition.
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News ‘An earthquake in Israel’: An Israeli expert discusses the end of the Haredi draft exemption
Netanyahu has to get warring factions to compromise on a plan to recruit yeshiva students to the military
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Opinion Israel’s future depends on a Haredi draft. Can it survive implementing one?
As Haredim become an ever-larger part of Israel's population, the IDF won't be able to function without them
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Fast Forward Israeli High Court brings Haredi draft exemption to a legal end — with unclear consequences
The practical implications of the decision remain up in the air
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