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Haredi schoolgirls outperform non-religious counterparts, study shows
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (62+ words) According to the OECD's 2025 international PISA report, non-religious schoolgirls in Israel lagged two years behind their ultra-Orthodox counterparts in reading. A smaller gap in mathematics also favored the Haredi students According to the OECD's 2025 international PISA report, non-religious schoolgirls in…...
Moshe Gafni: Four Decades Shaping Israeli Politics | Profile
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (765+ words) From a young activist in Ofakim to the most powerful haredi figure in Israeli politics — how Moshe Gafni shaped budgets, built institutions, and wielded influence without ever becoming a minister Over the years, Gafni's life story has been woven into…...
Uri Maklev: Four Decades of Quiet Haredi Leadership
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (765+ words) From Jerusalem municipal politics to the Knesset and government ministries, Uri Maklev embodied a unique model of haredi public service: less noise, more results; total loyalty to gedolei Yisrael, and a partnership with Moshe Gafni that defined Degel HaTorah for…...
EXCLUSIVE: Over 100 Yeshiva Students Wanted for IDF Service Arrested Trying to Leave for Uman - Belaaz News
3+ day, 13+ min ago (161+ words) Published Sep. 9, 2026, 9:44 PM Belaaz has learned that more than 100 yeshiva bochurim subject to the draft and classified as ‘IDF deserters’ were arrested while attempting to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Most were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport. This week…...
Editorial: What’s Happening to Shas?
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (485+ words) Something consequential is happening to Shas, the Sephardi ultra-Orthodox party that has been a pillar of Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition and, for decades, one of Israel’s most durable political forces. Shas won 11 Knesset seats in 2022. Recent polls put it around…...
Universal Military Draft: Eisenkot Party's Red Line
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (376+ words) In his first interview with haredi media, Yoram Cohen, number two on Gadi Eisenkot's party list, says door is closed to ultra-Orthodox parties unless they accept mandatory service for all citizens — even if it means repeat elections In his first…...
Haredi parties draw red line: Full draft exemption, no sanctions
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (285+ words) Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah, the factions comprising Ashkenazic-haredi United Torah Judaism (UTJ), are drafting an agreement ahead of a joint run in the upcoming Knesset elections. According to Behadrey Haredim, under the agreement, the two factions would commit to…...
A Haredi political revolt is brewing – and it could shake up Israel's election
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (128+ words) Veteran Haredi politicians are losing favor with top rabbis, shaking up party slates. Meanwhile, new parties are outflanking the establishment on its left and right. But will they really be any different? A Haredi Political Revolt Is Brewing – and It…...
Former IDF chief, sidelined hawk or ex-PM: who will be Israel’s next defense minister?
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (989+ words) Ofer Winter, Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan offer sharply different visions for Iran, Gaza and the West Bank, but all would face rebuilding the IDF, exhausted reserves and the fight over Haredi conscription...
MK Meirav Cohen on haredi draft: Without it, there is no longer a State of Israel
5+ day, 22+ min ago (41+ words) After submitting the "Together" slate, Meirav Cohen identifies haredi enlistment as a key issue: "This is already a practical question: Who will defend the borders?" MK Meirav Cohen on haredi draft: Without it, there is no longer a State of…...