Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute

No Comment Video. Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 01/09/2026 - 10:31 GMT+2 Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed the release of fellow yeshiva student Shimon Heimlich from military prison, according to a report published this week. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Heimlich, a Satmar follower who studies at a yeshiva in Elad, had been detained after approaching military authorities to regularise his status. The case comes amid a long-running dispute over military service for Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community. The original arrangement dates to 1948, when Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion approved an exemption for 400 yeshiva students. It later expanded significantly. In 2023, the legal framework for the broad exemption expired, and Israel’s Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the state must begin enforcing conscription. The issue has become more contentious as Israel faces prolonged military demands. Religion Israel Orthodox Top stories Now playing Next Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute Now playing Next Buenos Aires welcomes 800 couples for Tango BA World Championship Now playing Next Band of brothers: Bikers seek safer roads blessing at Castel Gandolfo Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next One killed, one injured as woman randomly stabs people in Times Square Now playing Next Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted of murder in 1996 killing of Tupac Now playing Next Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge new alliances Now playing Next Iran takes aim at Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz Now playing Next Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps plays both sides Now playing Next Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails Now playing Next Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch Now playing Next Meet the company trying to make car tyres less toxic for the planet Now playing Next Europe Today: EU defence ministers meet amid increased Russia threats as French election campaign gathers pace Now playing Next Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 'Europe must prepare for a new era of simultaneous disasters,' von der Leyen says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Michael Jackson fans dance to Thriller to mark King of Pop's 68th birthday No Comment Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch, more than 20 people missing No Comment Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for survivors continues No Comment Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in Sport Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football Culture news 'I remain deeply sorry': John Galliano calls off Met Gala retropective show over racism row Culture news 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential songs chosen by its veterans Europe News Swiss man arrested after one killed and several wounded at rave shooting, police say Culture news No strings attached: Air Guitar World Championships return for 30th edition in Finland Europe News Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece, defence ministry says Space Neutralisation protocol: behind the safety that protects lives at every space launch Tech News EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strictest digital safety rules ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Italy keeps Schengen suspension with Spain in place for further 15 days over Ceuta tensions Europe News Rescuers continue search for missing after deadly north Cyprus ferry accident Tech News Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps results differ in Canada, US and across the world Europe News EU climate chief warns China dependence will make EU’s green transition more costly Europe Today Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on trade Europe News ‘Europe’s climate and security challenges are inseparable,’ Hoekstra tells Euronews Europe Today Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and China USA Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT