Ofir Sofer

Israeli politician

Ofir Sofer is an Israeli politician. He is currently the Minister of Aliyah and Integration and a member of the Knesset for the Religious Zionist Party. Sofer announced in July 2026 that he would not run in the 2026 Israeli legislative election.

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Middle East Politics

Israeli Court Freezes Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption

Israel’s High Court blocked a law exempting Haredi men from the draft, sparking a political firestorm.

Israeli High Court intervenes against law suspending arrest of ultra-orthodox draft dodgers Washington Examiner — Jul 15, 17:11 PM
Minister critical of Haredi draft exemption efforts says won’t seek reelection The Times of Israel — Jul 15, 17:02 PM
'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law The Jerusalem Post — Jul 15, 16:59 PM