Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption Cap Proposed by Am Israel Party

The central tenet of the proposal is to limit the number of yeshiva students recognized as Torah scholars to 25% of the annual Haredi conscription cohort, depending on security needs and the absorption capacity of the IDF. This would effectively require at least 75% of the cohort to enlist in the military or national service. The plan is built on the principle of "give and receive; don't give, don't receive," linking state benefits and stipends directly to the extent of contribution and service.

Under the proposed framework, every citizen of conscription age would be required to register for one of three tracks: IDF service, national-civilian service, or study in a recognized and supervised religious program. The plan also calls for a significant increase in compensation for those who serve, including raising regular soldiers' salaries and doubling the pay for combat soldiers toward the end of their service. Additionally, the proposal includes establishing tailored service frameworks and support systems within the IDF for Haredi recruits, alongside Ministry of Defense oversight and enforcement of religious study programs.