Articles tagged with "ultra-Orthodox Jews"

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Dozens of protesters gather in front of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) to demonstrate against a controversial bill that proposes the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners in West Jerusalem on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli lawmakers advance bill to dissolve parliament

Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties, while his fractious right-wing coalition appears to be facing possible collapse.

May 20, 2026

Teen killed in anti-conscription protest in Jerusalem

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews had taken to the streets to protest a law to conscript them to the army, as the military faces manpower shortages after two years of war on multiple fronts.

January 6, 2026

Colombia says 17 minors rescued from Jewish sect accused of abuse

Lev Tahor has been the subject of investigations for the mistreatment of minors in several countries.

November 24, 2025

Thousands of Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draft changes in New York

There had been a longstanding enlistment exemption — dating to the founding of Israel in 1948; the ultra-Orthodox worry that mandatory enlistment will impact adherents’ ties to their faith.

October 20, 2025