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Israel Strikes Gaza; Ultra-Orthodox Conscription Bill Advances

1/8/2026

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On January 8, 2026, the Hasidic Agudat Yisrael faction met regarding ultra-Orthodox military conscription and did not oppose the bill, allowing it to advance while opposing sanctions on draft evaders.
The anti-Zionist group Pal-Awda canceled a planned protest against an immigration event by Nefesh B’nefesh in New York City, which had previously faced protests that concerned local Jews.
In Gaza City, an Israeli strike killed two and injured several others, targeting a home linked to a family after earlier gunfire from Hamas operatives, with the IDF stating the strike aimed at a "senior terrorist."

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On January 8, 2026, the Hasidic Agudat Yisrael faction met regarding ultra-Orthodox military conscription and did not oppose the bill, allowing it to advance while opposing sanctions on draft evaders.
The anti-Zionist group Pal-Awda canceled a planned protest against an immigration event by Nefesh B’nefesh in New York City, which had previously faced protests that concerned local Jews.
In Gaza City, an Israeli strike killed two and injured several others, targeting a home linked to a family after earlier gunfire from Hamas operatives, with the IDF stating the strike aimed at a "senior terrorist."