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Revised Haredi Draft Bill Faces Criticism and Delays

11/27/2025

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A revised bill on ultra-Orthodox enlistment is proposed by the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, chaired by Boaz Bismuth.
The bill preserves exemptions for full-time yeshiva students and seeks higher conscription among Haredi graduates.
Critics, including opposition leader Yair Lapid, say the proposal maintains the status quo and neglects IDF recruitment needs.
Delays and internal opposition have stalled the legislation, with coalition members signaling they will vote against it.

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A revised bill on ultra-Orthodox enlistment is proposed by the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, chaired by Boaz Bismuth.
The bill preserves exemptions for full-time yeshiva students and seeks higher conscription among Haredi graduates.
Critics, including opposition leader Yair Lapid, say the proposal maintains the status quo and neglects IDF recruitment needs.
Delays and internal opposition have stalled the legislation, with coalition members signaling they will vote against it.