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Israeli soldiers from Netzah Yehuda Battalion attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 10, 2024.
Gallant is gone, but not forgotten

IDF confirms: 7,000 ultra-orthodox draft notices to be issued Sunday

Gallant may be gone, but his orders to draft Haredim remain in place. Last time though, many orders were issued and the Haredim didn't come– will things be different this time around? 

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An Ultra orthodox jewish man protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, Jerusalem, November 6, 2024

The Rabbi has spoken

Leading Haredi Rabbi: We need a fresh approach to haredi military service

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Hagai Luber, father of fallen soldier

Inequality rife during Israel's time of war

Bereaved father calls on the Haredim: "Help the people of Israel prevent lynching and death"

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Aryeh Deri and  Bezalel Smotrich

Conscription law under way...

Smotrich's request from the Haredi MKs

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 Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) Recruitment Administration.

Will the Haredim *ever* join the IDF?!

Will the IDF shut down the controversial Haredi recruitment administration?

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Benjamin Weiss

What makes a 'real Haredi'?

"When he does something good, he's Haredi; when he does something bad, he's not": Iran spy case ignites debate 

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Ultra orthodox jews walking in the street in the Ultra orthodox town of Bnei Brak

Does the IDF REALLY want the Haredim?!

REJECTED WARRIORS "We begged to fight, but the IDF said no": Haredi men break their silence 

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Young Israelis arrive to the Tel HaShomer millitary base to enlist to the "Netzah Yehuda" battalion

Before you judge, read this

Would *you* really join the army if you were Haredi? I wouldn't | UNCOMFORTABLE OPINION

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Ultra orthodox Jews scuffle with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews outside an IDF Recruitment Center in Jeursalem

Why Netanyahu fired Gallant

ANALYSIS: Netanyahu fired Gallant to pacify the Haredim – and everyone is fuming!

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Gallant in discussion with soldiers from Elite Egoz unit

Wait. The IDF needs how many soldiers?!

Gallant: "We will need to recruit the Haredi population on a large scale"

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Menachem Mendel Roth

The most beautiful thing I have read in ages

Here's why this Hasidic singer and influencer is enlisting | The answer will surprise (and inspire) you

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Haredim near recruiting office

IDF desperately needs more soldiers

Gallant approves 7000 additional draft orders for Haredim, but will they draft?

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Halevi presented the Haredi battalion idea during latest meeting

Will Haredim finally draft?

Preparing for recruitment: The status of the establishment of the "Haredi Brigade" was presented to the Chief of Staff.

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Haredim at a draft protest

The Haredi threats continue

Day-care Law: The Haredim give Netanyahu an ultimatum

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Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews, October 31, 2024

Desperately trying to recruit Haredim

800 Haredi men could go to jail for ignoring IDF summons

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Families of young Israelis who enlisted to the "Netzah Yehuda" battalion say good-bye to the newly recruited soldiers at the Tel HaShomer millitary base

Will the Haredim finally answer the call to serve?

Here's what's happening with Haredim joining the IDF

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Jumping into the lions den

Scary: A young Haredi man travelled to Afghanistan - and almost got caught by the Taliban

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Family and friends of Israeli soldier Master sergeant (res.) Yedidya Bloch attend his funeral in Moshav Mevo Horon on October 30, 2024

Hate won't help!

Cry, my beloved country –But hating Haredim is not the answer | Opinion

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Halevi meeting with north command general in IDF situation assessment

Chief of Staff, Halevi, IDF Recruitment, Drafting Haredim 

The Chief of Staff addresses Haredi draft issue: "The IDF needs to be bigger"

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Moshe Shimon Roth

Haredim won't serve in the army

Haredi MK: The IDF does not need Haredim, and it does not want them

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