IDF: 53% Increase in Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment in Draft Year 2025
During a follow-up discussion with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, it was reported that in the 2025 draft year, 4,298 ultra-Orthodox were drafted into the IDF, compared to 2,811 in the 2024 draft year - an…
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The IDF reports a 53 percent increase in Haredi enlistment for the 2025 draft year, with 4,298 recruits compared to 2,811 the previous year. The data was presented during a monitoring discussion at the Attorney General's office, indicating ongoing government attention to the politically sensitive issue of ultra-Orthodox military service. The sharp rise may shift public debate around exemptions and quotas, though the total remains far below the broader Haredi population of draft age.