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Military Police Visit Home of Teen Missing for Over 4 Years

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IDF Representatives Visit Home of Missing Haredi Man Declared Deserter

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Military Police visited the home of a Haredi man missing for four years, who is listed as a deserter. The family stated they are also searching for him, prompting the soldiers to apologize and leave. The IDF expressed regret and hopes for his swift return. The man also has accumulated debts from the National Insurance Institute.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • IDF Military Police visited the home of a Haredi man missing for four years.
  • The man is officially listed as a deserter for failing to report for conscription.
  • The family told soldiers they are also searching for the missing individual.
  • The IDF apologized for the visit and expressed hope for the family to find him.
  • The missing man also has accumulated debts from the National Insurance Institute.
IDF Representatives Visit Home of Missing Haredi Man Declared Deserter
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A controversy has erupted in the Haredi community following the revelation that representatives from the Military Police visited the home of a young man who has been missing for four years. The soldiers arrived at the family's residence in an attempt to locate the individual, who is listed in military records as a deserter for failing to report for conscription. The family, also concerned about his disappearance, told the military representatives, "We are also looking for him." Upon understanding the situation, the military personnel apologized and departed. The IDF stated that conscription orders are sent automatically to all eligible individuals, and a procedure is initiated for those who do not report, including visiting their last known address. The military confirmed that once representatives arrived at the home and understood the identity of the missing person and the circumstances, they left. The IDF expressed regret for the incident and hopes the family finds him soon. The investigation also revealed that the National Insurance Institute has sent demands to the family for payment of debts and fines accumulated in the missing young man's name since his disappearance four years ago.

JDNHaredi · Jerusalem

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