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Over 15,000 Ultra-Orthodox Students Ignore Israeli Military Draft Calls
Over 15,000 ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students in Israel have ignored military draft notices in the last two years, while only 2,187 enlisted. Military police are resuming arrests amid disparities in enforcement across cities.
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What happened
- 01Over 15,000 ultra-Orthodox students ignored military draft calls in Israel over two years.
- 02Only 2,187 ultra-Orthodox students enlisted in the IDF during the same period.
- 03Military police have resumed arrests of draft dodgers.
- 04Enforcement of conscription laws varies significantly between Israeli cities.
- 05The issue is a major point of contention in the lead-up to the October 27 general elections.
The issue is a major political debate ahead of the October 27 elections, with calls for more effective recruitment and uniform law application.
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