Netanyahu Vows Full Military Draft for Non-Religious Haredim After Elections
In a closed-door meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that the temporary law freezing arrests of draft-dodging Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men had failed. He stated that after the upcoming elections, if re-elected, he plans to form a broad national government that will pass a comprehensive military draft law addressing the needs of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Netanyahu emphasized that the temporary arrest freeze law was intended to reduce tensions and increase enlistment among the Haredi community but did not succeed in practice. He declared, "Anyone who does not study Torah will be drafted or go to jail," signaling a tougher stance on draft evasion once he is no longer dependent on the votes of Haredi Knesset members. This statement came after the dissolution of the Knesset, highlighting Netanyahu's intent to enforce full conscription for Haredim who do not engage in religious study.
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