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News and updates about Draft Law

Senior coalition members: Delay approval of Draft Law

Volatile political, public situation forces delay of Draft Law, Torah learning law, senior coalition sources say.

Senior coalition members: Delay approval of Draft Law

Opposition MK hits back at Lapid:

'Attend government events even when there are disagreements'

'Yair Lapid is not my leader, the opposition is diverse,' MK Alon Schuster says.

'Attend government events even when there are disagreements'

Lapid: 'We'll cancel the Draft Law at the first opportunity'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid calls Draft Law 'National Shirk Law,' suggests holding discussions on it.

Lapid: 'We'll cancel the Draft Law at the first opportunity'

IDF to continue sending enlistment letters to haredim

Military presents new service model under which solders who serve for longer will receive higher salaries.

IDF to continue sending enlistment letters to haredim

Haredi MK:

'Large number of people will be able to come to Meron'

MK Meir Porush discusses Lag Ba'omer celebrations, Draft Law. 'When Gantz was DM he agreed to things Lapid opposed.'

'Large number of people will be able to come to Meron'

Liberman: 'No way to reach agreement on Draft Law'

Former Finance Min. says he 'never heard of' IDF supporting law allowing some not to serve, says everyone must serve or do National Service.

Liberman: 'No way to reach agreement on Draft Law'

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Likud MK on judicial reform:

'We'll modify reforms even if the opposition doesn't negotiate'

MK Bitan blames haredi MKs for pressuring coalition to rush reform package. 'This should have been done entirely differently.'

'We'll modify reforms even if the opposition doesn't negotiate'

IDF draft:

By 2050, just 41% of youth will enlist

This 41% will consist of 99 thousand people, as opposed to just 67 thousand today.

By 2050, just 41% of youth will enlist

Gafni: Half should serve in IDF, half study Torah

UTJ MK suggests revival of system which existed in King David's time to split military service and Torah study.

Gafni: Half should serve in IDF, half study Torah

Defense Minister: 'Torah learning is very important'

'All parts of Israeli society need to find a way to serve,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Defense Minister: 'Torah learning is very important'

Does the Draft Law have a chance of passing?

Knesset's Security and Defense Committee discusses Draft Law, despite low chance of it passing its next readings.

Does the Draft Law have a chance of passing?

Hundreds of haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem

Etz faction protests arrest of young haredi man who did not register for the IDF draft.

Hundreds of haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem

Likud MK: Draft haredim only if you preserve their lifestyle

'State must not try to turn haredi soldiers into what they do not wish to be,' MK Shlomo Karhi says.

Likud MK: Draft haredim only if you preserve their lifestyle

Dep. Knesset Speaker:

'Haredi society not responsible for cost of living'

MK Eitan Ginzburg, Dep. Knesset Speaker, says haredim not responsible for cost of living, but anyone not learning should go out and work.

'Haredi society not responsible for cost of living'

Gafni vs Bennett:

Haredi MK: Why did God punish us with this psychotic PM?

Senior haredi lawmaker shouts at PM Bennett in Knesset plenum, calling him 'psychotic'.

Haredi MK: Why did God punish us with this psychotic PM?

Knesset passes Draft Law in its first reading

2 weeks after the Draft Law was defeated, coalition succeeds in advancing it towards becoming law.

Knesset passes Draft Law in its first reading

Tensions in coalition as Knesset to vote on Citizenship Law

Interior Minister Shaked to attempt to push through Citizenship Law a week after Meretz killed Draft Law.

Tensions in coalition as Knesset to vote on Citizenship Law

Liberman: We'll oppose any attempt to allow haredim to join govt

Finance Minister insists on passing conversion reform, haredi draft law, before haredi parties can be allowed to join coalition.

Liberman: We'll oppose any attempt to allow haredim to join govt

Benny Gantz resubmits Draft Law

Defense Minister resubmits law which failed to pass in the Knesset on Monday, embarrassing the coalition.

Benny Gantz resubmits Draft Law

Joint List:

'Enlisting haredim will strengthen the occupation army'

Meretz MK who caused Draft Law not to pass says coalition crossed all lines in its attitude toward the Arab public.

'Enlisting haredim will strengthen the occupation army'

Coalition embarrassment as Meretz MK votes against Draft Law

Mansour Abbas tells Aryeh Deri Draft Law is good for the haredim, bill fails in 54-54 vote after Meretz MK breaks coalition discipline.

Coalition embarrassment as Meretz MK votes against Draft Law

Do you want drafting women to become law in the USA?

De-definition of US Selective Service: Expanding to draft women and open-ended "National Emergency" Conscription defeats Its purpose. Op-ed.

Do you want drafting women to become law in the USA?

New haredi Draft Law to be voted on in coming weeks

Draft almost identical to that developed at behest of then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman.

New haredi Draft Law to be voted on in coming weeks

Draft Law granted its tenth extension

Government had vowed to bring Draft Law to very first cabinet meeting, but instead applied to Supreme Court for a six-month reprieve.

Draft Law granted its tenth extension

Liberman on Draft Law: Closing the circle

Finance Minister at cabinet meeting calls for final passage of Draft Law which was torpedoed in earlier governments. 'Historic justice.'

Liberman on Draft Law: Closing the circle

Israel's Draft Law: Knesset comes full circle

Coalition agreements include changes to religious status quo in Israel, aim to legislate Draft Law initially approved in 2018.

Israel's Draft Law: Knesset comes full circle

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Speaking at a ceremony at the Kirya HQ, Defense Minister stressed need for diversity within the ranks.

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Supreme Court sets 3-month deadline for Draft Law

Court rejects Defense Minister Gantz's request to have deadline to pass new Draft Law delayed by six months.

Supreme Court sets 3-month deadline for Draft Law

Haredi parties: Gantz holding draft law hostage

Haredi parties accuse Defense Minister of using draft law to force them to pressure PM to compromise on the 2021 budget.

Haredi parties: Gantz holding draft law hostage

'No Knesset means no Draft Law'

DM Benny Gantz calls for 'comprehensive reform' in IDF service, urges passage of Draft Law.

'No Knesset means no Draft Law'

Gantz to haredim: Draft Law in exchange for preventing elections

Report: Gantz spoke to haredi leaders and indicated he would support the Draft Law if they pressure Netanyahu not to go to election.

Gantz to haredim: Draft Law in exchange for preventing elections

Gantz requests delay for passage of Draft Law

Defense Minister asks Supreme Court for 3-month extension to September to pass new Draft Law, citing recent formation of new government.

Gantz requests delay for passage of Draft Law

Netanyahu can prevent Israel from imploding

Netanyahu can  prevent Israel from imploding

Report: Liberman gave haredim exemptions from army

False medical exemptions were given to haredim, & sons of prominent haredim received easy exemptions, when Liberman was DM, report says.

Report: Liberman gave haredim exemptions from army

Shas leader: 'I haven't spoken to Liberman in four months'

'I understood that Yisrael Beytenu chair isn't interested in compromise or a Netanyahu government,' Interior Min. Deri says.

Shas leader: 'I haven't spoken to Liberman in four months'

Liberman: 'We won't budge a single millimeter on Draft Law'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman promises: 'We're not in the government because we wouldn't compromise, and we won't cave in September, either.'

Liberman: 'We won't budge a single millimeter on Draft Law'

Draft Law: It just won't go by force

If one wants to make a real change in the attitude of the haredi public towards the State, it must come from dialogue and mutual respect.

Draft Law:  It just won't go by force

Lapid: Our children's blood is not worth less

Blue and White leader accompanies new draftee to induction office, praises willingness to fulfill obligation. 'We must pass the draft law.'

Lapid: Our children's blood is not worth less

Bennett presents New Right's plan for draft law

New Right chairman presents plan to lower age of exemption for haredim to encourage them to work, increase compensation for soldiers.

Bennett presents New Right's plan for draft law

Draft Law: Gerrer Rebbe in rare recording

Admor of Gur explains significance of making decisions on sensitive matter like Draft Law: 'I do all I can about recruitment.'

Draft Law: Gerrer Rebbe in rare recording

Political drama:

Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Law to dissolve the Knesset approved in second and third readings. Elections expected to take place on September 17.

Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Hotovely: Liberman needs to come to his senses

Likud's Tzipi Hotovely says Israel needs two large parties instead of small 'blackmailing' parties, best is if Liberman compromises.

Hotovely: Liberman needs to come to his senses

Liberman: We will not give up on our principles

Yisrael Beytenu chairman clarifies: It's the Draft Law in its original wording or nothing else.

Liberman: We will not give up on our principles

'End this stalemate and get to work'

United Right MK Ofir Sofer says haredi society is changing, discourse should focus on merit of serving in IDF instead of on obligation.

'End this stalemate and get to work'

Agudat Yisrael approves Netanyahu compromise

Haredi faction overwhelmingly approves PM-proposed outline for draft law, but Liberman remains adamant not one detail can be changed.

Agudat Yisrael approves Netanyahu compromise

Accept our offer - or go to elections

Yisrael Beytenu leader says haredi parties can abstain from voting on Draft Law, but other parties must support it - or hold new elections.

Accept our offer - or go to elections

Rabbi Peretz: We will do everything to form government

Jewish Home chairman says draft law is the issue holding up coalition negotiations.

Rabbi Peretz: We will do everything to form government

'The only thing preventing new government is Liberman'

MK Eichler says Yisrael Beytenu chairman should concentrate on his voters' needs, stop 'involving himself' in haredi community's lives.

'The only thing preventing new government is Liberman'

Haredi faction offers compromise on yeshiva student draft law

United Torah Judaism looks to bridge gap with Yisrael Beytenu on haredi draft law, offers to accept Liberman's draft - with one change.

Haredi faction offers compromise on yeshiva student draft law

'Liberman is trying to be the troublemaker'

UTJ MK Uri Maklev blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman over remarks on Draft Law.

'Liberman is trying to be the troublemaker'

Why tens of thousands of haredim won't be voting in the election

Anti-draft Yerushalmi Faction calls on supporters not to participate in this week's election. How many seats will that cost haredi bloc?

Why tens of thousands of haredim won't be voting in the election

Liberman: We won't join coalition if our Draft Law isn't passed

Former DM Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu won't join government unless its Draft Law is passed.

Liberman: We won't join coalition if our Draft Law isn't passed

Supreme Court: Haredi draft deferments to remain in place

Yeshiva students breathe sigh of relief as Supreme Court accepts request to push off nullification of draft law until after elections.

Supreme Court: Haredi draft deferments to remain in place

Yisrael Beyteinu asks judges not to grant Draft Law extension

MK Forer will ask to join as party to petition on Draft Law issue, will call on judges not to grant State another extension to enact law.

Yisrael Beyteinu asks judges not to grant Draft Law extension

Day before haredi draft law expires, Knesset asks for extension

With haredi draft deferment law set to expire tomorrow, Knesset to request third extension from Supreme Court. Will court grant request?

Day before haredi draft law expires, Knesset asks for extension

Liberman welcomes new elections

Former Defense Minister says he will only join next coalition if it passes Draft Law in its original form.

Liberman welcomes new elections

Culture Minister: 'I'll go to Amona to encourage the residents'

Minister Regev refers to Draft Law crisis and PM investigations, answers whether she would visit Amona despite order prohibiting entry.

Culture Minister: 'I'll go to Amona to encourage the residents'

'Draft Law final approval: Slim chance'

Likud officials: For differences of opinion in haredi factions over Draft Law, almost no possibility of final approval in coming weeks.

'Draft Law final approval: Slim chance'

Supreme Court gives Draft Law extension - hours after it expires

After yeshiva students' draft deferment law expires, Supreme Court grants gov't less than 45 days to pass replacement legislation.

Supreme Court gives Draft Law extension - hours after it expires