World Oct 30 Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in Jerusalem By Moshe Edri, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Jul 16 Israeli military warns it will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men, move that could split government Under long-standing political arrangements, ultra-Orthodox men had been exempt from the draft, which is compulsory for most Jewish men. By Josef Federman, Associated Press
World Jul 01 Ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police in protest against court order to enlist in military Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. By Ohad Zwigenberg, Associated Press
World Jun 25 Israel’s highest court orders army to end draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox men The court ruled that in the absence of a law that distinguishes between Jewish seminary students and other draftees, Israel's compulsory military service system applies to the ultra-Orthodox like any other citizen. By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press
World Oct 25 Watch 5:05 Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews volunteer for Israeli military Historically, few ultra-Orthodox Jews have served in the Israeli army, a fact that has sparked resentment and contributed to recent anti-government protests. But in the two weeks since the Hamas attack on civilians in southern Israel, more than 2,000 young… By Leila Molana-Allen, Eric O'Connor
Oct 06 Amid rising infections, Israeli ultra-Orthodox defy lockdown By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews make up roughly 10% of the population, yet account for over one-third of the country’s coronavirus patients. Segments of the community refuse to comply with safety regulations and insist on maintaining a tight-knit way of life. Continue reading
Sep 10 Politics complicate Israeli virus response ahead of holidays By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press With the coronavirus pandemic raging and the Jewish High Holidays approaching, Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself caught between his ultra-Orthodox partners and the need to drive down surging infection rates. Continue reading
Aug 02 Israeli teen stabbed at Gay Pride parade dies By Daniel Costa-Roberts An Israeli teen who was stabbed by an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man at this week's gay pride parade in Jerusalem died of her wounds Sunday… Continue reading
Mar 02 Ultra-Orthodox stage mass protest against military conscription By Elisabeth Ponsot Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews descended on Jerusalem on Sunday to protest a bill that would require members of their community to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Continue reading