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Netanyahu Promises Haredi-Friendly Draft as IDF Warns Shortfall

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Moti Leitner launched HaTzibur HaHaredi, proposing scholar exemptions and Haredi military service, with two women in top four.
The Israel Defense Forces warn a 12,000-soldier shortfall as 80,000 eligible Haredi men remain unenlisted.
Prime Minister Netanyahu says anyone not studying Torah must enlist and promises Haredi-friendly military frameworks.
Benny Gantz and Avigdor Lieberman call for a new draft law, labeling Haredi opposition anti-Jewish.

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Moti Leitner launched HaTzibur HaHaredi, proposing scholar exemptions and Haredi military service, with two women in top four.
The Israel Defense Forces warn a 12,000-soldier shortfall as 80,000 eligible Haredi men remain unenlisted.
Prime Minister Netanyahu says anyone not studying Torah must enlist and promises Haredi-friendly military frameworks.
Benny Gantz and Avigdor Lieberman call for a new draft law, labeling Haredi opposition anti-Jewish.