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Ultra-Orthodox MKs Propose Bills to Halt Yeshiva Student Draft Evasion Arrests
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Two Israeli lawmakers, MKs Meir Porush and Elyakim Stark, have submitted bills to regulate yeshiva students' military service status and halt arrests of draft evaders. One bill would permanently allow deferment until age 26, while a temporary measure would freeze enforcement proceedings for one year. The proposals aim to address a legal gap and prioritize the issue on the Knesset's agenda.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MKs Meir Porush and Elyakim Stark proposed bills to regulate yeshiva student military deferments.
- One bill seeks to permanently allow deferment until age 26, with an exemption.
- A temporary bill would freeze arrests and enforcement against draft evaders for one year.
- The legislation addresses a legal vacuum following the expiration of a previous law.
- The proposals aim to halt legal proceedings against eligible yeshiva students.
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