Dossier
Haredi draft evaders
Coverage of Haredi draft evaders in the Nexus archive.
- IDF chief says soldiers must be priority after Basic Law on Torah study advances
The IDF chief warns of a military personnel shortage and urges extending mandatory service after a bill to protect Haredi draft evaders passed its first reading in the Knesset. A senior military officer emphasized soldiers must be prioritized amid concerns over the new Basic Law on Torah study.
- Police rabbi says Haredi draft evaders filing complaints at stations won’t be detained
A police rabbi states that Haredi draft evaders who file complaints at police stations will not be detained. The Jerusalem Faction has postponed planned demonstrations, claiming the IDF intends to release ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from military prison.