Draft Law

Rabbi Mazuz: Torah learners are exempted from enlistment

Former PM David Ben Gurion exempted Torah learners from enlistment 'so that he would not worse than Vespasian,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

Draft Law crisis:

Deri accuses: 'Gantz is blocking all options for agreements'

Shas chief Aryeh Deri talks about potential Draft Law, says negotiations have arrived at a 'junction which seemingly can't be passed,' since MK Benny Gantz and his party refuse all options for agreements.

Estimate:

Haredim will agree to draft up to 50% of yeshiva students

Representatives of haredi parties agree to Draft Law which would see enlistment of up to 50% of yeshiva students in the coming years, report says.

Minister Arbel:

Haredim must realize: There's no moral option to continue this

Interior Min. Moshe Arbel speaks out on Draft Law, calls on haredi community to change its perspective, enlist in the IDF.

Draft Law crisis:

Slonimer Rebbe's son requests - Lithuanian-haredi rabbi says 'no'

Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch rejects proposal for mass protest against Draft Law, warning it would fan flames, potentially bring down government.

Defense Min.: We will address Hamas brigades in Rafah 'soon'

'Hamas has ceased functioning as a military organization in most areas of Gaza, information gained from terrorists enables us to make difficult decisions,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Minister points out:

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.

Haredi rabbi proposes solution to yeshiva budget cuts

Rabbi Dov Landa calls on haredim abroad to help support yeshivas, following warnings of impending budget cuts to haredi yeshivas in Israel.

Attorney General to government:

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

In a letter to the Ministries of Defense and Education Attorney General instructs government to start recruiting haredim and prohibits compensating yeshivas in any way.

Interim order:

Supreme Court freezes funds to haredim eligible for enlistment

Supreme Court freezes support for yeshiva students eligible for enlistment, claims it issued order 'in light of Attorney General's position.'

Haredi MK:

'Without Torah learners, we have no right to exist in this land'

MK Moshe Gafni praises soldiers, prays they return home safely; notes that without Torah, the Jewish people have no future.

Attorney General:

Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted her answer to the Supreme Court regarding the draft law, saying that since the law has expired, nothing prevents the enlistment of yeshiva students.

A-G to Supreme Court:

'Yeshiva students should be drafted to the army'

Attorney General provides response to Supreme Court contrary to the government's position, says preparations must be made immediately to draft yeshiva students and end the funding for those who do not enlist.

Porat Yosef Yeshiva head:

'Even students who don't learn full-time shouldn't serve in IDF'

Rabbi Moshe Tzadka says protection and safety of IDF soldiers depends on the learning of haredi yeshiva students, even those who don't learn full-time.

Minister reveals:

Number of haredim in civil service has increased

Settlement Minister Orit Strock speaks up on Draft Law, says number of haredim in civil service roles has increased.

Draft law:

Haredi party threatens to leave government

Sources negotiating the Draft Law said on Wednesday evening that United Torah Judaism had raised the threat of secession and demanded the removal of the threat of economic sanctions and quotas.

Gallant won't support Draft Law

Defense Minister reiterates he will not support any Draft Law that does not have the support of all parties in the government as bill set to be presented this week.

MK Moshe Saada:

Sa'ar demand justified. War Cabinet must be diverse

MK Moshe Saada is pleased with Minister Gideon Sa'ar's resignation from the National Unity party and believes it is possible to reach an agreement on a new draft law that will also include the Arabs.

Lithuanian-haredi leadership discusses Draft Law

MKs Uri Maklev, Yakov Asher, present Draft Law proposal to Lithuanian-haredi leadership, receive their feedback.

After the uproar:

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardic Chief Rabbi, clarifies: Comments were directed against the recruitment of those engaged in Torah learning, those who do not study 'absolutely forbidden from finding excuses not to serve.'

More than 80% Israeli Jews: Cancel IDF exemption

Despite Israel's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s warning, 74% of haredi Jews say that even if they had the option of emigrating from Israel, they would not do so.

Rabbi David Stav:

'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

The head of the Tzohar Rabbinical organization proposes a novel approach to the issue of haredim drafting into the IDF.

Haredi parties set conditions for Draft Law

Haredi parties support enlistment of haredim who are not studying in yeshiva, insist each individual be allowed to choose whether or not to remain in yeshiva.

MK Liberman:

Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

MK Avigdor Liberman says he will submit a bill to strip yeshiva students who do not do mandatory service of multiple rights and benefits, including the ability to leave Israel or receive daycare subsidies for their children.

Gallant to critics:

'Sorry to disappoint, I'm staying in Likud'

Defense Minister responds to criticism of his support for Gantz on the Draft Law issue, calls on politicians to 'learn from the soldiers' and stop attacking each other.

Regev: 'Gallant's demand was a mistake'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for demanding that the Draft Law be supported by all members of the emergency government.

Likud MK:

'Why do we not talk about drafting Arabs?'

MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.

MK Matan Kahana:

'Haredim have a chance to solve a years-long problem

'Since October 7, question of enlistment is no longer a social question, but an existential one,' MK Matan Kahana says.

Government considering replacing AG for draft case

Cabinet ministers say that they will not use the Attorney General as legal counsel in the Supreme Court if she does not change her opinion on the haredi Draft Law.

Defense Minister:

'All must bear burden of service, including haredim'

Defense Minister Gallant says he will not support Draft Law unless Gantz also supports it, says victory in the war requires all parts of society to share the burden of service.

Supreme Court to State:

Explain: Why not enlist yeshiva students?

Supreme Court justices demand State explain why yeshiva students should not enlist, freezes reduction of military service for haredim.

Hundreds protest in Jerusalem for 'equal draft'

Parallel to Supreme Court hearing, hundreds protest in favor of drafting haredim; haredi groups hold counter-protest insisting, 'I will not draft to an army of Torah destruction.'

Likud members reject proposed Draft Law

Multiple figures from the Likud party wrote to the Prime Minister demanding that the Draft Law be temporary, until a more equal arrangement can be reached.

Message to Netanyahu:

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.

Haredi minister threatens:

Judicial reform won't advance until Draft Law passes

Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of United Torah Judaism, warns, 'Netanyahu made a commitment to pass Draft Law - he needs to fulfill it.'

Shas chief breaks his silence:

Draft Law to be coordinated with IDF

Shas chief Aryeh Deri breaks his silence and talks about the Draft Law. 'We can work quietly and achieve a good outcome.'

Coalition sources: Opposing Draft Law may bring down government

Coalition sources warn that opposition to the Draft Law is greater than it seems, even within the coalition itself.

Goldknopf:

'No judicial reform without Draft Law'

UTJ head says govt. may collapse if the Draft Law exempting yeshiva students from IDF service is not passed.

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

'We are not interested in whether or not there'll be a reform - on the Draft Law, we will not compromise,' haredi source tells PM Netanyahu.

Religious Affairs Minister:

Haredim obligated to enlist - just like every other citizen

Min. Michael Malkieli speaks about Draft Law, says no intention to push for blanket exemption for haredi community.

Yisrael Beytenu MK to INN:

'Israel will pay a heavy price over the Draft Law'

MK Oded Forer accuses the government of only caring about its own survival.

Lapid slams Draft Law: 'End of the people's army'

Opposition leader accuses Foreign Minister Cohen of irresponsibility in Libya meeting, says new elections necessary as soon as possible.

Lapid favors gradual Draft Law and a unity government

Opposition leader speaks with activists on Zoom: The goal is to topple this terrible government.

Are haredi MKs weighing changes to the Draft Law proposal?

MKs Moshe Gafni, Uri Maklev, visit top rabbi to discuss possibilities for Draft Law bill.

Shas minister:

'Being haredi not a reason to be exempt from military service'

Health and Interior Minister on Draft Law: Being haredi is not a reason to be exempt from service, but Torah study should not be illegal.

Bnei Brak:

National Unity chairman visits haredi yeshiva

The meeting with haredi leaders comes as the Likud party has announced that it may not uphold coalition agreements on the draft law.

Haredi parties:

'We will not agree to mandatory service'

Representatives of haredi parties make clear they oppose mandatory service for haredim, even in a civil-national framework.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'I think all haredim need to enlist in the army'

'We need to create the right framework for haredim, so that they can come and serve,' MK Almog Cohen stresses.

Haredi leaders back down from Draft Law demands

A meeting with the Defense Minister has produced understandings regarding the Draft Law for the haredi community.

Report: Judicial reform to be frozen, Draft Law passed

PM Netanyahu and his coalition recalculate course following pressure from haredi parties and concerns about IDF preparedness.

Senior minister to INN:

'The Draft Law could bring down the government'

Senior minister expresses concerns over haredi parties' reluctance to compromise on the Draft Law.

Report:

Haredi parties to vote against unilateral judicial reforms

Shas, UTJ, reportedly seek to have judicial reforms frozen to allow for passage of Draft Law.

Shas chief: UTJ liable to harm Draft Law approval

MK Aryeh Deri warns 'unnecessary words' by United Torah Judaism liable to hurt ability to pass Draft Law.

Religious Affairs Min.:

In left-wing government, haredim wouldn't be fried

'Haredi parties have never submitted a bill on religious matters, unless Supreme Court forced Knesset to intervene,' Min. Malkieli says.

Haredi party demands one of two options for solving draft crisis

United Torah Judaism demands PM Netanyahu legislate either Override Clause or Basic Law: Torah Study, alongside new Draft Law.

Netanyahu pushes for concessions in haredi draft law

The Prime Minister asked haredi party leaders to drop controversial parts of the haredi draft law.

Likud source:

We'll advance Draft Law so haredim won't join National Unity

Likud source responds to haredi parties' threat to leave coalition: 'Draft Law will be advanced at the start of the winter session.'

Netanyahu to haredim:

'Override clause for conscription law only if court intervenes'

Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested to haredi MKs that they advance the conscription law in the winter session as they requested.

Report:

Haredi parties to bring down govt. if Draft Law not passed

Deri, Goldknopf reportedly agree legislation exempting yeshiva students from IDF service must be passed before judicial reform

Haredi newspaper:

'We joined to promote the Draft Law, not the reform'

Hamodia newspaper says bill to pass Basic Law: Torah Study was submitted 10 days ago. 'The timing is not ours.'