Jerusalem, a city steeped in history and religious significance, became the backdrop for intense clashes on Wednesday as hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters took to the streets in a fervent demonstration against the Israeli government's new military conscription policies. The atmosphere was charged with tension as members of Israel's ultra-Orthodox community, galvanized by the call of Rabbi Asher Deutsch from the "Committee to Save the World of Torah," gathered in front of the Jerusalem recruitment center.

21 August 2024

Read more: Jerusalem Erupts: Ultra-Orthodox Protest IDF Draft in Violent Clashes

In a recent and impassioned critique, former Justice Minister Haim Ramon has unequivocally condemned the proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal as "the worst deal imaginable" for Israel. Speaking on 103 FM Radio, Ramon did not mince words, warning that the agreement currently on the table threatens to undermine Israel's security and its strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

19 August 2024

Read more: Former Justice Minister Slams Proposed Hostage Deal as Catastrophic

In a dramatic turn of events, the six Members of Knesset (MKs) from the Otzma Yehudit party staged a boycott of the Knesset plenum on Wednesday morning. This boycott comes in the wake of a significant uproar within the coalition, following a highly contentious visit to the Temple Mount by two of the party's ministers—National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir and Negev and Galilee Minister MK Yizhak Wasserlauf. This visit drew sharp criticism from the prime minister and several coalition members.

14 August 2024

Read more: Otzma Yehudit "Boycott" Sparks Coalition Chaos After Temple Mount Visit

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant didn’t hold back during a Knesset committee discussion on Israel’s handling of cross-border tensions with Hezbollah. His pointed remarks appeared to be a direct criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I hear all the heroes with the war drums, the ‘absolute victory’ and this gibberish,” Gallant exclaimed during the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting.

12 August 2024

Read more: Lawmakers Say Gallant's Comments On "Absolute Victory" Are An Insult To Netanyahu

In a decisive and controversial move, Israel's Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, has mandated that the Ministry of Labor cease childcare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox Jews who evade military service. This unprecedented decision was announced this past Sunday, sparking a heated debate across the nation.

11 August 2024

Read more: Israel Halts Childcare Subsidies For Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox Jews