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Degel HaTorah Blocks Haredi Draft, IDF Cites Manpower Shortage

5/25/2026

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Degel Leader Halts

Degel HaTorah’s spiritual leader ordered United Torah Judaism lawmakers to stop cooperating on the haredi draft bill, stalling progress.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is debating advancing the haredi draft bill while a dissolution bill awaits further Knesset readings.
Yossi Fuchs said a majority could be secured to pass haredi draft bill despite opposition.
The Israel Defense Forces warned of a manpower shortage after war, shaping haredi enlistment debate.

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Deri Pushes Election

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri advocated a September 15 election while Degel HaTorah pushed for September 8, leaving the date unresolved.
Israel may hold elections in September, with September 15 emerging as the date after Haredi parties rejected the draft exemption bill.
Degel HaTorah leader ordered Torah Judaism lawmakers to halt cooperation on the haredi draft bill.
Haredi representatives warned the exemption would free thousands of yeshiva students while drafting few.

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Degel Leader Halts

Degel HaTorah’s spiritual leader ordered United Torah Judaism lawmakers to stop cooperating on the haredi draft bill, stalling progress.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is debating advancing the haredi draft bill while a dissolution bill awaits further Knesset readings.
Yossi Fuchs said a majority could be secured to pass haredi draft bill despite opposition.
The Israel Defense Forces warned of a manpower shortage after war, shaping haredi enlistment debate.

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