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Haredi Draft Dodger Arrest Operation Postponed Amid Election Fears
An operation to arrest Haredi draft dodgers, planned by the IDF for next week, has been postponed due to fears of widespread Haredi protests before the elections.
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What happened
- 01An IDF operation to arrest Haredi draft dodgers was postponed due to fears of protests before elections.
- 02Police expressed concerns that the arrests could ignite widespread Haredi demonstrations.
- 03The postponement aims to avoid unrest in the sensitive period leading up to the elections.
- 04Senior police officials reportedly refused to allocate resources for securing the operation.
- 05The IDF confirmed the postponement, citing coordination needs with the police.
Senior police officials reportedly refused to provide security, citing concerns that the arrests could lead to prolonged demonstrations impacting Election Day. The IDF confirmed the postponement, citing police considerations, amid heightened public and political sensitivity surrounding Haredi conscription.
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