IDF Postpones Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion Arrests Over Police Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
The IDF has postponed an operation to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft evaders due to the Israel Police's refusal to provide security. Police feared the arrests would lead to protests disrupting the upcoming elections. This comes after both the IDF and police admitted to not making proactive arrests recently, despite a High Court order. The IDF confirmed the postponement, citing the need for police cooperation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF postponed ultra-Orthodox draft evader arrests due to police security refusal.
- Police feared protests would disrupt upcoming elections.
- The operation was planned for Sunday to Tuesday.
- Both IDF and police admitted to no recent proactive arrests.
- A High Court ruling mandated increased enforcement against evaders.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has postponed a planned operation to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, scheduled for early next week, after senior police officials refused to provide security for the operation. The decision was made due to fears within the police that the arrests would spark widespread ultra-Orthodox protests that could disrupt the upcoming election period. The operation was slated to take place from Sunday to Tuesday.
A discussion among police leadership concluded that the Tel Aviv district would not secure the operation, leading to its cancellation. Police were concerned that the arrests would ignite protests that could escalate and interfere with election day activities in a manner the police could not manage.
Two days prior, both the IDF and the police acknowledged in a discussion with legal advisors that no proactive arrests of draft evaders had been made in recent months, despite a High Court of Justice ruling mandating increased enforcement against those evading military service.
The IDF stated in response, "In light of the Israel Police's considerations, the arrest operation planned for next week is postponed. Operations in the civilian sphere require coordination and cooperation with the Israel Police." The police have not yet issued a response.
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