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Aug 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
A-G urges renewed arrests of haredi draft dodgers
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Israel’s Attorney General called for renewed arrests of haredi men who evade military draft, saying an enforcement gap is hurting IDF enlistment. Military officials said prosecutions generally start only after draft evaders are detained or report to military facilities, contributing to fewer arrests.
WHO: Israel’s Attorney General; military officials
WHAT: Called for renewed arrests of haredi draft dodgers, citing an enforcement gap that reduces IDF enlistment.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: An enforcement gap, driven by fewer arrests because prosecutions typically begin only after draft evaders are detained or report to military facilities, is hurting IDF enlistment.
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