According to IDF data, 4,298 Haredi men enlisted in 2025, up 53% from 2,811 in 2024. Of those, 69% joined dedicated Haredi military tracks, 22.4% were assigned to combat roles, and 20% have not yet been assigned to training or a position.
New IDF data released Monday evening provides a detailed breakdown of the 4,298 Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men who enlisted in 2025, a 53% increase from 2,811 in 2024. The figures show that 69% of recruits joined dedicated Haredi military tracks, 22.4% were assigned to combat roles, and 20% have not yet been assigned to training or a specific position.
The data updates and expands on the IDF's earlier announcement reported by The Zioneer at 17:28 Monday, which stated the headline 4,298 figure. The new breakdown sheds light on the composition of the enlistment surge, which the IDF has attributed to stricter enforcement of conscription and improved service conditions for Haredi recruits.
The enlistment figures come amid an ongoing IDF military police campaign targeting Haredi draft dodgers and the 'Starting Over' initiative, which has brought in hundreds of recruits. The Zioneer has previously reported on the 230 Haredi family members who enlisted on a single recruitment day in July and the broader increase in enlistment across the community. The 20% of recruits still unassigned may reflect the time needed to process and place new soldiers in appropriate roles.
2 developments
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- DevelopingTelegram Report: Haredi Men Enlisting at IDF Recruitment Office Today
- DevelopingReligious Jewish recruits lead IDF combat service, new FOIA data shows
Source and signal
- Open-source intake