Haredi conscription in Israel

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Since Israeli independence in 1948, most Haredi Jews in Israel have been exempt from military service under an arrangement based on the principle of Torato Umanuto, whereby young men who declare themselves full time yeshiva students and devote their lives to Torah study serve a shortened service or are exempted entirely. This arrangement lasted until 2014, when legislation was enacted with a timeline for eventual conscription. In 2024, widespread enforcement of conscription began amidst the ongoing Gaza war. In response to conscription efforts, the Haredi community has staged large scale protests to maintain their exemption. The most widespread protests occurred in 2014 and 2024, after legislation on Haredi conscription. Overall, the issue of Haredi conscription in Israel has remained highly contentious.

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