We asked all parties for their plan on the conscription issue. Only one did not respond

ynet approached all parties running for the 26th Knesset requesting their plans regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews. Likud is the only party that did not respond. The article presents the positions of the other Zionist factions, some with detailed outlines for conscription, national service, and sanctions on draft dodgers, as well as the positions of the Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties that oppose mandatory conscription.

ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth approached all parties running for the 26th Knesset requesting their detailed plans on the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription, ahead of elections where this issue is expected to be central. Likud is the only party that chose not to respond to the inquiries. The other Zionist parties presented various outlines, with some emphasizing mandatory military or national service for all citizens without exemptions, alongside economic and civil sanctions on draft dodgers. Yashar proposes a quota of 3% for outstanding individuals, Together calls for the cancellation of 'avrech' allowances, and Yisrael Beiteinu proposes sanctions including a ban on leaving the country. The Democrats emphasize equality while maintaining the status of women, and Otzma Yehudit presents dedicated tracks for integrating ultra-Orthodox while preserving their way of life. In contrast, the Joint List and Ra'am oppose mandatory conscription, while Shas and United Torah Judaism continue to oppose general conscription, focusing on regulating the status of Torah students.