163 Haredi Draft Dodgers Apprehended at Border Crossings in Two Months

In the past two months, 163 Haredi draft dodgers were arrested at various border crossings as they attempted to leave Israel, many en route to Uman and other destinations. According to army estimates, 64 of these individuals were caught upon their return to Israel, and 20 were apprehended at the Taba crossing while trying to exit the country. The government's legal advisor noted a significant decrease in proactive enforcement operations, with only about 10 such arrests made in the same two-month period. In light of these figures, the legal advisor urged the military and law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts, stating, "The military police must soon resume proactive enforcement operations, in coordination with the Israel Police."