Israeli Parties Detail Haredi Enlistment and National Service Plans Before Election

Thirteen Israeli parties outlined their approaches to Haredi enlistment and national service ahead of the October election, while Likud did not respond to the survey. Yashar proposed mandatory military or civil service with deferments for up to 3% of each annual cohort, including outstanding Torah scholars, after induction and basic training. Yisrael Beiteinu proposed service at age 18 across communities, while Together called for service without exemptions and both detailed benefit restrictions for non-service. Religious Zionism proposed a Basic Law prioritizing service members, while Shas stressed adapting the IDF to Haredi life and United Torah Judaism sought legal recognition for Torah learners.