Dozens of Draft Dodgers Evade Airport Security, Caught Upon Return
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
These individuals, identified as yeshiva students avoiding military service, were apprehended upon their return to Israel. Airport security procedures are being reviewed to prevent future breaches.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- 64 of the dodgers passed border control on their way out of Israel.
- The dodgers physically attached themselves to other travelers to evade security.
- The individuals are described as yeshiva students avoiding military service.
- Airport security procedures are under review following the incidents.
Of these, 64 successfully passed through border control on their way out of the country, only to be caught upon their return.
The method employed by these individuals, referred to as draft dodgers, involved physically attaching themselves to other travelers to bypass security checks. This tactic allowed them to leave Israel undetected.
The report, originating from a Haredi news source, highlights a significant loophole exploited by those seeking to avoid mandatory military service. The individuals apprehended are described as yeshiva students who have not enlisted.
The exact number of individuals who may have successfully left the country using this method without being detected upon return is not specified.
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