Police Demand 300 Soldiers for Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Arrests
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel Police are demanding 300 military personnel to assist in a large operation next week to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. The High Court of Justice ordered police involvement, but the force claims a staff shortage. The IDF is responsible for the arrests, while police manage public order.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police require 300 soldiers for an upcoming operation targeting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
- The High Court of Justice ordered police cooperation in apprehending draft dodgers.
- Police cite a critical shortage of personnel as the reason for their demand.
- The IDF is responsible for conducting the arrests of draft dodgers and deserters.
- Military police have recently detained dozens of draft dodgers and deserters.
A large-scale operation to apprehend ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers is planned for early next week, but the police have made their participation conditional on receiving 300 military police officers. According to the "A-Yom" newspaper, the High Court of Justice (BAGATS) ordered the police to assist in the detentions. However, the police cited a severe shortage of personnel and requested soldiers instead.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that under the division of responsibilities between the IDF and the Israel Police regarding the apprehension of deserters and draft dodgers, the army is responsible for conducting the arrests, while the police handle maintaining public order and preventing riots. IDF representatives reported that military police have detained dozens of draft dodgers and deserters in recent weeks through targeted operations and at border crossings. Joint detentions with the police have also been carried out.
