The writer's proposed solution does away with locking up haredim who refuse to serve and also avoids punishing the yeshivas. Opinion.

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in E1 area, connecting Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem. “Breaking conventions, this is Zionism at its best.”

<p>An Israeli government employee who traveled to the United States on professional matters was questioned by US authorities during his stay.</p><p>The employee, who does not hold a diplomatic passport, was not arrested and returned to Israel as scheduled.</p>

An Oketz Canine Unit soldier was dismissed from Gaza after refusing an order to send his dog to inspect a terrorist’s body, fearing harm to the animal, soldiers now forced to enter buildings without a dog.

<p>Following the arrests of Haredi draft dodgers, a protest is being held this evening (Wednesday) outside Military Prison 10.</p><p>Demonstrators are chanting: “Save them from hell, release the hostages now.”</p>

Man dies of heatstroke in Eilat

Efforts are underway to schedule a meeting between Defense Minister Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir amid tensions over IDF appointments and Gaza strategy disagreements.