4,000+ ultra-Orthodox men enlisted in the IDF over the past year, including some 1,000 who entered combat roles. It is 43% more than the 2,800 in the year ending in July 2025. 537 soldiers joined the IDF’s recent specialized ultra-Orthodox programs.

https://worldisraelnews.com/idf-reports-spike-in-number-of-ultra-orthodox-recruits/