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Haredi IDF Enlistment Surges Amid Draft Law Uncertainty

2/1/2026

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Since July 2025, about 1,100 haredim have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Last year, 2,800 haredim enlisted, above the prior years' average of 1,800, with at least 3,300 projected for 2025.
The rise is attributed to consequences for draft dodging.
A proposed draft law could delay those consequences, potentially reversing the enlistment trend.
Each haredi year group aims for 14,000 recruits.

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Story summary

Since July 2025, about 1,100 haredim have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Last year, 2,800 haredim enlisted, above the prior years' average of 1,800, with at least 3,300 projected for 2025.
The rise is attributed to consequences for draft dodging.
A proposed draft law could delay those consequences, potentially reversing the enlistment trend.
Each haredi year group aims for 14,000 recruits.