Haredi protests

Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report

"In Netanyahu's Government of Evasion, the deserters are the heroes," Gadi Eisenkot claimed, dubbing the march "Netanyahu's walk of shame."

Haredi protest over draft law, April 12, 2026.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests

Ultra-Orthodox (haredi) protesters outside of Tel Hashomer IDF recruitment center in central Israel, August 31, 2026.

WATCH: Anti-draft protesters try to block roads into Tel Hashomer base, prevent haredi enlistment

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man at the Tel Hashomer IDF base, August 30, 2026.

Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather


Haredi protesters set road blocks at Jerusalem entrance roads, disrupting traffic into city

Traffic was disrupted at the entrance to Jerusalem on Saturday evening after Haredi protesters set up a series of roadblocks, police said.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Haredi protest erupts on Route 433 after police arrest draft dodger suspected of stealing car

According to the police, a 20-year-old had been caught driving a stolen car, after which it was determined that he was also a draft evader. 

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Route 433 in an attempt to stop the detention of a draft dodger, August 28, 2026.

Haredi protesters block major Israeli highway after draft dodger's arrest

Ahead of the protest, police said Highway 4 will be blocked between the Aluf Sade Interchange in Ramat Gan and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange in Petah Tikva.  

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Highway 4 over detention of draft dodger, August 12, 2026.

'Malchieli is a murderer!' Shas condemns protests against MK over haredi draft law

Malchieli has stated that yeshiva students should be able to defer service as long as Torah study is their occupation, and recently said he would "not ask for a collective exemption for haredim."

Shas MK Michael Malchieli attends a conference for West Bank sovereignty at the Knesset, July 21, 2025.

Suspect arrested for allegedly vandalizing Basimta cafe during protests against its Shabbat opening

According to the police, the suspect is thought to have vandalized the cafe with graffiti, thrown garbage at it, and damaged the cafe's lock.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report

The suspect was released approximately half an hour later, before the Military Police could arrive, an organization that aids haredi draft dodgers stated.

Haredi protesters gather to demand the release of a draft dodger, Ahisamach, August 9, 2026.

Haredi demonstrators, counterprotestors clash at sixth consecutive Shabbat protest of Basimta Cafe

Every weekend for the past six weeks, those who disapprove of the café being open on Shabbat have protested at the location, while supporters of the business held counterprotests.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

Haredi anti-draft protesters demonstrate against new Ma'alot Tzur enlistment program head- report

According to N12, the protesters arrived in organized transportation, stood outside the new head's home, and distributed pashkevilim (broadsides or posters used by the ultra-Orthodox community).

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Israel Police declare haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem disruptive after major road blocked

As such, the police stated that they were working to clear the road and disperse the protesters.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026.

Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus

“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”

Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.