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Politics · Full coverage

Deri Dismisses Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion, Citing IDF's 'Ability to Cope'

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Haaretz · Sep 3, 2026

What happened

Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri stated the IDF can handle the issue of ultra-Orthodox draft evasion, claiming the army doesn't want Haredi soldiers. His comments drew criticism from former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot and ex-PM Naftali Bennett amidst the IDF's urgent need for recruits and ongoing legal battles over draft exemptions.

  • 01Aryeh Deri dismissed calls to urge Haredi men to enlist, saying the IDF can manage.
  • 02The IDF urgently needs 12,000 recruits, with 80,000 Haredi men eligible but not serving.
  • 03Deri claimed the army doesn't want Haredi soldiers and lacks adequate provisions for them.
  • 04Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett criticized Deri's remarks.
  • 05Government efforts to exempt Haredi men from the draft face legal challenges and public opposition.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Naftali BennettGadi EisenkotAryeh Dery
OrganizationsShas, Israel Defense Forces, IDF, Yashar, Knesset, High Court, Kfir Brigade, Israeli Air Force
PlacesIran, Jerusalem, Gaza

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

The Times of IsraelCenter · EnglishSep 3, 2026
Deri Dismisses Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion, Citing IDF's 'Ability to Cope'
HaaretzLeft · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: IDF Knows How to Draft Haredim

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