Ultra-Orthodox
WATCH: Haredi protest against light rail construction erupts on Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street
Police said activists tried to block traffic and damage the construction sites, and officers began dispersing the crowd after declaring the demonstration illegal.
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile
Gafni’s ouster marks a changing era for Israel’s haredi parties - and for Netanyahu - analysis
Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation
About a week ago, the Bnei Brak municipality announced an unusual measure to separate men and women on sidewalks in the area surrounding the city’s event halls.
Jerusalem's Bikur Cholim hospital battle puts city's pluralism to the test
“If the hassidim take control of the eastern building, it will no longer be open to the public, and the gate will be locked,” warned Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor Yosef Havilio.
Israel urges rabbis to help stop Iranian spy recruitment after dozens of indictments - report
Iranian agents use a simple recruitment method, relying on "fishing expeditions and luck," gradually escalating their demands in exchange for "easy" money.
Grapevine: Vexing logistics
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Haredi leaders, Yahya Sinwar: Different ideologies, the same refusal to face reality - opinion
In Keinon’s reading, Gaza’s devastation was not an unforeseen consequence. It was a price Sinwar was prepared to pay in the hope of igniting a regional war that would ultimately destroy Israel.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The October 7 massacre fell on 22 Tishrei – Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two days that signify the highest joy: one completing the festival of Sukkot, the other our rejoicing in the Torah itself
High Court freezes Knesset law stopping arrests of haredi military draft evaders
The court issued a conditional order hours after the Knesset approved the legislation, citing longstanding rulings on yeshiva conscription and concerns over selective enforcement.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Some protesters were seen holding signs asking US President Donald Trump to "save" the haredis from being recruited.
Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors
The decision came after a Tel Aviv District Court ruled on Sunday that Rotter could be released to house arrest with electronic monitoring in Safed, a move the prosecution opposed.
