The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ultra-orthodox-parties/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ultra-Orthodox parties | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ultra-orthodox-parties/ 32 32 Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-parties-reject-latest-draft-exemption-bill-setting-course-for-sept-elections/ Sun, 24 May 2026 20:29:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829702 Spiritual leader of ultra-Orthodox faction believes Netanyahu has no intention of letting the bill pass into law, is instead trying to use it for a larger electoral maneuver

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]]> Haredi bill aims to reduce draft dodgers’ sentences if religious needs ‘violated’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-bill-aims-to-reduce-draft-dodgers-sentences-if-religious-needs-violated/ Sun, 24 May 2026 12:53:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829342 UTJ's Porush claims there is ongoing 'violation of basic religious rights' of Haredi evaders in military prison, even though IDF provides for the religious needs of soldiers

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]]> Netanyahu’s union with Haredi parties pushing draft evasion risks his reelection https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-union-with-haredi-parties-pushing-draft-evasion-risks-pms-reelection/ Wed, 20 May 2026 17:33:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827612 Bill legalizing exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students faces pushback from within the coalition, while Haredi factions desert PM over failure to pass law

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]]> Preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset set for Wednesday, but no election date set https://www.timesofisrael.com/preliminary-vote-to-dissolve-knesset-set-for-wednesday-as-legislative-agenda-cleared/ Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3826966 Democrats' Yair Golan reportedly urges opposition leaders to hold joint press conference ahead of vote to show unity; elections must be held by Oct. 27 in any case

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]]> Coalition files bill to dissolve Knesset, doesn’t set an election date https://www.timesofisrael.com/1st-vote-on-bill-to-dissolve-knesset-likely-next-week-as-opposition-coalition-jockey-ahead-of-elections/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:17:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822556 Netanyahu's chief whip submits legislation to preempt opposition bill that would bring vote forward from Oct. 27 deadline, as Haredi mutiny throws government's legislative plans into disarray

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-parties-break-with-netanyahu-but-know-they-have-nowhere-else-to-go/ Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822267 Despite Rabbi Lando’s ultimatum and anger over the draft law, any talk of a historic alliance with the center-left is baseless, as the Haredi factions rightly fear losing their voters

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]]> Daily Briefing April 6: Court, MKs battle over wartime restrictions on protests vs. prayers https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-6-court-mks-battle-over-wartime-restrictions-on-protests-vs-prayers/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:11:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795901&preview=true&preview_id=3795901 Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses backlash to High Court's order to allow an anti-war rally, and unexpected support for ultra-Orthodox educational funds during 2026 budget vote

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]]> Knesset approves 2026 budget, Israel’s largest ever, sending billions to Haredi institutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-2026-budget-israels-largest-ever-sending-billions-to-haredi-institutions/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:34:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790641 Coalition averts early elections under the wire as $271 billion wartime budget passes amid missile sirens, with opposition MKs mistakenly backing last-minute transfer to yeshivas

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]]> Knesset set to hold final 2 votes on passing 2026 state budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-set-to-hold-final-2-votes-on-passing-2026-state-budget/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:11:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3790171 Budget must pass ahead of March 31 deadline to avoid early elections; spending plan boosts defense funding amid war with Iran and allocates funds to ultra-Orthodox constituencies

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]]> Likud’s ultra-Orthodox wing accuses Haredi factions of seeking to take over party https://www.timesofisrael.com/likuds-ultra-orthodox-wing-accuses-haredi-factions-of-seeking-to-take-over-party/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762961 In a letter to Netanyahu, Likud Haredim condemn what they describe as an 'organized movement aimed at harming and weakening Likud and its leader'

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]]> Daily Briefing Jan. 1: Day 818 – Coalition, Haredim and judiciary on collision course https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jan-1-day-818-coalition-haredim-and-judiciary-on-massive-collision-course/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:26:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724661&preview=true&preview_id=3724661 Political reporters Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel discuss government clash with High Court over ultra-Orthodox school funding, finance minister's threats and Jerusalem rabbinate battles

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]]> High Court halts transfer of NIS 1 billion to Haredi schools as it reviews case https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-halts-transfer-of-nis-1-billion-to-haredi-schools-as-it-reviews-case/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:30:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724353&preview=true&preview_id=3724353 Petitioners accuse government of breaking law by funding institutions allegedly not teaching core subjects; ultra-Orthodox leaders rail against 'antisemitic' court

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]]> Lapid petitions High Court to halt billion-shekel transfer to ultra-Orthodox schools https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-petitions-high-court-to-halt-billion-shekel-transfer-to-ultra-orthodox-schools/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:06:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723226 Court gives government until Wednesday morning to respond; 'We will not allow Israel’s ultra-Orthodox children to be turned into second-class citizens,' says UTJ chairman Goldknopf

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]]> Shas, Degel HaTorah trade barbs in fight for control of Jerusalem religious council https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-degel-hatorah-trade-barbs-in-fight-for-control-of-jerusalem-religious-council/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:14:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723383 Haredi parties battle for control of capital's religious bureaucracy, leading to boycotts of coalition legislation as form of leverage

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]]> High Court gives government 45 days to draw up sanctions for Haredi draft dodgers https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-gives-government-45-days-to-draw-up-sanctions-for-haredi-draft-dodgers/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:11:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3692461 In fierce rebuke, Justice Sohlberg accuses ultra-Orthodox of abandoning 'their brothers in time of need,' points to 'families torn apart, reservists who lost livelihoods' during war

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