Hundreds of thousands of Haredim gather to protest against Israeli military draft plan The protest sparked debates within Haredi communities, with some leaders worrying that it was wrong to hold the rally just as the government was finalizing a new proposal on the issue.
Israel narrowly avoided elections: What happened and what happens now? Why did Israel’s government almost collapse this week? A showdown with Haredi parties and debate over IDF enlistment quotas.
5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: UN resolution, hostage talks, Haredi draft, hostage testimony, Rafah invasion The war between Hamas and Israel has surpassed 176 days. Here are the main stories from this past week.
Why is a Haredi conscription law causing so much controversy? Many argue that Haredim are not equally “bearing the burden” of protecting the country amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Rabbi Gershon Edelstein: A century of bridge-building “His message was one of kindness and humanity,” a former yeshiva student said of Rabbi Edelstein.
