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IDF Reports 53% Rise in Haredi Enlistment, Nearly 4,300 Recruited in 2025
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
The IDF reported a 53% increase in Haredi enlistment for the 2025 service year, reaching nearly 4,300 recruits, driven by enforcement measures and expanded dedicated programs. This surge nearly meets the original conscription law's target and reflects a sharp rise from previous years.
- 01Haredi enlistment in the IDF rose 53% from 2,811 in 2024 to 4,298 in 2025.
- 02The 2025 recruitment nearly meets the original conscription law target of 4,800 recruits.
- 0369% of new recruits joined Haredi-specific service tracks, increasing by about 1,200 from last year.
- 0422% were assigned to combat roles, 58% to technological and support roles, 20% remain unassigned.
- 05The rise surprised officials, exceeding a June projection of 3,500 recruits.
- 06IDF credits sanctions, arrests, and investment in Haredi programs for the enlistment increase.
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