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Haredi Lawmakers Denounce Arrests of Chabad Students, Claim Election Interference
Haredi lawmakers are protesting the arrest of 42 Chabad students for draft evasion upon their return to Israel. They accuse the enforcement of being election interference and are demanding the students' release.
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What happened
- 0142 Chabad students were arrested for draft evasion upon returning to Israel after studying in the US.
- 02Haredi lawmakers claim the arrests are election interference and demand the students' release.
- 03MK Yaakov Asher requested a halt to arrests during the election period, citing fear-mongering.
- 04The IDF confirmed the students are legally obligated to enlist and will face proceedings.
- 05The arrests were made by Military Police enforcing Israel's Defense Service Law.
The IDF stated the students are legally obligated to enlist and will face disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
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