Economic pressures are forcing the ultra-Orthodox to become more like other Israelis. What is more Israeli than serving in the army?

Ben-Gurion granted yeshiva students an exemption in 1948, but a decade later asked: 'Is it proper that the son of one mother will be killed in defense of the homeland, while the son of another mother sits safely in his room and studies?'

The Israel Police are 'powerless' in the face of the rise in violent crime in Arab society, a senior Israel Police official says, as homicides have more than doubled in the 18-plus months since Ben-Gvir became national security minister

Yuval was required to torch two residential buildings; Michael realized how many civilians were likely to be killed during every bombing he observed; and Tal broke down when Israel entered Rafah. They are willing to suffer the price for their refusal to serve in Gaza

Two Israeli films just screened at prestigious international film festivals, with one – Tom Nesher's 'Come Closer' – even winning an award at New York's Tribeca Festival. But are these merely the exception that proves the rule?

As Wilders prepares for power, he has compromised on extreme agenda points to appease coalition partners. Since Hamas' October 7 attack and the Gaza war, Wilders has doubled down on his support for Israel

The blast, which wounded 16 others, occurred while IDF and Israeli security forces were operating in the West Bank's Jenin. Military bulldozers scanned the area prior to the forces' entry, IDF says

Following the publication of an investigation into almost a decade of alleged covert surveillance by Israel against the ICC and its officials, the ministry's spokesperson said several Dutch MPs had expressed concerns over the allegations