Defense Minister Israel Katz is reportedly delaying the state's response to High Court petitions on Haredi military enlistment in order to remove comments made by the IDF regarding its ability to recruit ultra-Orthodox men. Katz is trying to omit the IDF's position that it will be able to draft Haredi males without issue by mid-2026 from the response, as it contradicts the government's position. The government is seeking to pass controversial legislation that would see increased enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men while maintaining a broad exemption from military or national service. Katz's actions have been criticized by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid as harmful to the security of the country and the legal process.