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Israel Sees 300% Surge in Ultra-Orthodox Recruitment to Police Under Ben Gvir's Leadership
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First reported by Now 14 · 16 hours ago
What happened
Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel has achieved a 300% increase in ultra-Orthodox recruitment to the police by creating service tracks that respect their lifestyle, leading to greater Haredi participation in security roles across multiple agencies.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox recruitment to Israeli Police rose 300% due to tailored service tracks.
- 02Hundreds of Haredim also joined civilian security roles in prisons, police, and fire services.
- 03National Security Ministry held a recognition day honoring Haredi recruits' contributions.
- 04Minister Itamar Ben Gvir highlighted respect for Haredi lifestyle as key to enlistment success.
- 05Gratitude expressed to partners supporting operational placement and innovative integration efforts.
- 06The policy shift emphasizes partnership and accommodation over coercion to boost security.
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