Israeli Supreme Court Freezes Law Exempting Draft Dodgers From Arrests

The Israeli Supreme Court issued an interim injunction to freeze the law that exempts draft dodgers from arrests, following hearings on petitions against the legislation earlier today. The government declined to participate in the court proceedings and did not send a representative, despite the State Attorney's Office offering separate representation due to its opposition to the law. The Movement for Quality Government in Israel responded to the injunction, calling it a victory for equality, the rule of law, and national security. They emphasized that the court is halting a discriminatory law designed to protect those who refuse to serve in the military, framing the decision as a win for those who serve and for the country's security rather than a defeat for the ultra-Orthodox community.