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IDF Reports 53% Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment for 2025 Draft Year
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
The IDF announced a 53% increase in ultra-Orthodox enlistment for the 2025 draft year, reaching 4,298 recruits and nearing the draft law target of 4,800. Most recruits joined Haredi-specific tracks, with a significant portion assigned to combat and technological roles. Despite progress, around 72,000 Haredim remain draft evaders.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox enlistment rose 53% to 4,298 in the 2025 draft year, nearing the 4,800 target.
- 0269% of Haredi recruits joined dedicated tracks, up by 1,200 from 2024.
- 0322% assigned to combat roles, 58% to tech and support positions, 20% unassigned.
- 04Haredi enlistment has steadily increased since 2018, from ~1,700 to over 4,000 in 2025.
- 05Approximately 72,000 Haredim are currently classified as draft evaders.
- 06The IDF needs 12,000 new soldiers annually, with 60% for combat roles.
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