He failed us on October 7, and every day since by refusing to answer for it. He clung to power, and now promises the same shameful coalition, with the same divisive and dangerous policies

Arrests are 'deliberate attempt to harm the process of drafting Haredim without coercion,' PM claims; 40 of detainees freed after pledging to enlist; ultra-Orthodox MKs decry 'political intereference'; opposition leaders slam premier

Demonstrators choke off Route 4 for two hours during peak traffic, scuffle with drivers, until police use stun grenades, force to clear them away; no injuries or arrests reported

Stark says draft-dodging men can't travel for marriage matches: 'Reminds me of our grandparents' stories'; Pindrus, Deri regret backing Ohana, a gay MK, as Knesset speaker: ‘Desecration of God’s name’

Israel Democracy Institute survey finds 71% want top-level probe of Hamas invasion, 72% favor egalitarian draft law; more Israelis view UK as hostile than they do Saudi Arabia

Protesters storm office building where Kodcode cyber training unit for Haredi servicemembers is located; no injuries reported

Haredi leader's comments draw rebukes from Bennett and Liberman, who warn voting for such a govenrment would lead to greater burden on IDF reservists