Haredim
Coverage of Haredim in the Nexus archive.
- Senior Likud renegade Yuli Edelstein leaving party to forge a ‘new political path’
Yuli Edelstein is leaving Likud to pursue a new political path after breaking with the government over an effort to exempt Haredim from IDF service. He is reportedly discussing joining a potential alternative to Netanyahu's party.
- Bill to ban Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners fails as Haredim boycott vote
A bill to ban Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners failed due to a boycott by Haredim. The coalition chief reportedly urged opposition MKs not to oppose the measure, but his request was rejected. Ben Gvir criticized Shas for boycotting the vote, highlighting tensions between the parties.
- Want to predict how an Israeli will vote? Look at their religiosity, survey says
A 2022 election study found Israeli political divides aligned with religious spectrum, with Haredim most likely to support the coalition and secular voters most likely to oppose it. The analysis suggests religiosity is a key predictor of voting behavior in Israel.
- UTJ lawmaker Porush warns Haredim may go after AG ‘with sticks and stones’
A UTJ lawmaker named Porush warns that Haredim may use physical force against the Attorney General and could stop cooperating with government authorities they accuse of persecution. The statement highlights potential tensions between Ultra-Orthodox factions and state institutions.
- Haredim block traffic at south Jerusalem checkpoint after arrest of suspected rioter
Haredim blocked traffic at a south Jerusalem checkpoint following the arrest of a 26-year-old suspected rioter. The individual was among 65 detained for attacking the home of a Supreme Court justice who ordered penalties against draft dodgers.
- Following draft evader arrests, Gafni calls on Haredim to halt cooperation with police
Degel HaTorah chair Gafni urges Haredim to stop cooperating with police following arrests of draft evaders. MKs advance a bill to restore daycare subsidies for children of draft dodgers.
- Opposition party leaders spar over potential inclusion of Haredim in future coalition
Opposition party leaders in Israel are divided over whether to include the ultra-Orthodox (Haredim) in a future coalition government. Democrats' Golan faces criticism for advocating their inclusion, while leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett insist on maintaining no compromise on draft exemptions for Haredim.
- In Knesset breakup ado, Netanyahu, Haredim seen jostling for leverage, not a ballot date
Netanyahu and the Haredim are engaged in a power struggle over the Knesset dissolution process, triggered by the ultra-Orthodox demand for draft exemptions. Analysts suggest neither side may actually want early elections, focusing instead on gaining leverage.