Journalist Slams 'Foolish Stupidity' of IDF Draft Evasion Arrests at Ben Airport
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Chabad Hasidim are organizing large protests against the detentions, while the IDF insists on enforcing service obligations equally.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Chabad students were detained upon arrival in Israel and classified as draft dodgers by the IDF.
- The detained students were suspected of evading mandatory military service and face disciplinary proceedings.
- Chabad Hasidim are planning large protests against the students' detention.
- The IDF stated it will enforce service obligations equitably and prosecute those evading service.
In a concise post on his X account, Novik described the arrests as "foolish stupidity." This statement comes amid public outcry over the detention of the students and their transfer to a military disciplinary process.
Earlier on Tuesday, dozens of Chabad yeshiva students returning to Israel after a study year at the global Chabad center at 770 in New York discovered they were classified as draft dodgers by the IDF. During checks at the airport, some students had their passports confiscated, and they were informed they were suspected of evading mandatory military service. Initially expecting to be released, they were later told they would be detained for disciplinary proceedings.
Chabad Hasidim are planning large protests at a strategic location against the detention of the students. The IDF estimates that further protests may occur around recruitment centers in Tel HaShomer and Prison 10 in Kfar Yona. An IDF spokesperson stated that the individuals detained at the airport are obligated to enlist and will be judged according to the law, emphasizing the army's commitment to enforcing service obligations equitably.
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