Military service
The price tag of opting out of the IDF - opinion
Switzerland has long maintained that citizens who do not serve in the military pay a special compensatory tax to the state.
Her life on the home front: How war is reshaping life for Israel’s wives and mothers
Housing for lone soldiers is essential to Israel’s wartime resilience - opinion
The haredim do not have a credible argument for avoiding IDF service - opinion
Greece situation shows caution is important, shouldn't deny right to see the world - editorial
The images of 1,600 Israelis stranded off the Greek island of Syros were a reminder that Israeli tourists can face hostility simply for their passports.
How the Iran war impacted Israel's haredi conscription debate - opinion
The war with Iran has created ripples in Israel's domestic social and political fabric, particularly regarding the debate over ultra-Orthodox military service.
Court gives prosecution one week to explain lack of draft-dodger sanctions
The larger issue is surrounding the tensions on the lack of a law that would exempt eligible ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men from getting drafted.
Maj. Asaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves
After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.
Haredi military service: Change from the bottom up as grassroots support grows - analysis
When it comes to ultra-Orthodox (haredi) military service, the change within the haredi community will come from the bottom up.
Shaike Gavish, Six Day War hero, dies at 99
The last living commander from the Six Day War died at home surrounded by family.
The military must defend the country but not preach on political or social matters - opinion
What should be viewed as incorrect is using an army platform to comment on political, social, and religious concerns.
Ministers, MKs criticize arrests of soldiers suspected of terrorist prisoner abuse
Politicians called for "urgent debates" and were critical of each other's stances on protests which broke out at the base.
IDF reservist soldier who refuses to continue serving in Gaza speaks out
Yuval Green, a 26-year-old reservist, said the IDF is utilizing Palestinian homes for military purposes and that soldiers take “souvenirs, vandalize the homes, and destroy things for no reason.”
Israel on its way to temporarily extending mandatory IDF service
Knesset extends IDF service to 36 months temporarily, sparking debate over fairness and military readiness amid financial concerns and opposition.
