In the days following Hamas’ devastating slaughter of Israeli civilians, the government held meetings to discuss how to get government funding to yeshivas.
A spokesperson for Masa Israel Journey to the JTA that all of its 5,700 participants had been relocated away from areas "under direct danger."
OCED's report highlighted concerns over the underrepresentation of certain groups, particularly within the haredi and Arab populations.
More than 7 in 10 Israelis want Shabbat transportation while nearly 8 in 10 support an IDF draft for yeshiva students, according to the recent Hiddush annual religion and state index for 2023.
The so-called "Yeshiva Deceiva" was arrested on August 22 by Jerusalem police.
The 240 appellants, mothers of current, former, or future soldiers, called for the ultra-Orthodox to begin to undergo fitness testing and drafting to the IDF.
Brothers in Arms argued to the High Court that there was no primary legislation granting an exemption for yeshiva students.
“We order the deletion of the petition after it has been exhausted in its current form,” the court said.
The cabinet secretary stressed that the funds were taken from reserves from a former cut to ministries and not a new cut.
“The Army of the People” cannot be a hollow slogan. It is important that Israel ease the haredi community’s path toward national service – with care, sensitivity, and respect for Torah study.