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Israeli Government Plans Expansion of Haredi Hesder Yeshivas to Boost Military Enlistment
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
The Israeli government is preparing to expand Haredi Hesder yeshivas to increase Haredi military enlistment, alongside freezing arrests of draft evaders. The plan includes increased funding, media promotion, and new military service tracks for Haredi soldiers, with official approval expected soon.
- 01Israeli government plans to expand Haredi Hesder yeshivas to boost military enlistment.
- 02A bill to freeze arrests of draft-dodging Haredi men will be approved alongside the expansion plan.
- 03Most Hesder yeshivas are currently underfunded or rely on donations.
- 04The plan aims to triple the number of Hesder yeshivas and enlist more Haredi soldiers.
- 05IDF will open new Haredi military tracks, including combat-support and closed-base service.
- 06Arrests of yeshiva students will be temporarily halted to encourage voluntary enlistment.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Israeli Government Plans Expansion of Haredi Hesder Yeshivas to Boost Military Enlistment
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
IDF Warns Israeli Government of Risks from Reducing Mandatory Military Service
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
IDF Warns Israeli Government of Risks from Reducing Mandatory Service to 30 Months
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israel Delays Extending Mandatory Military Service to 36 Months Until Next Government
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