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Ultra-Orthodox Fear Arrests of Yeshiva Students at Polls
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel are concerned about potential arrests of yeshiva students at polling stations on election day, citing recent detentions at Ben Gurion Airport. Religious leaders fear this could suppress voter turnout in their communities.
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- 01Ultra-Orthodox parties fear draft dodgers may be arrested at Israeli polling stations on election day.
- 02Recent detentions of yeshiva students at Ben Gurion Airport fueled these concerns.
- 03Religious leaders warn that police presence near polls could deter thousands from voting.
- 04The Central Elections Committee had agreed to forgo draft status checks on election day.
- 05The committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring voters can cast ballots without obstruction.
The Central Elections Committee had previously agreed with the Attorney General and police to avoid draft status checks on voting day to ensure calm and free access to polls. The committee reaffirmed this agreement on October 20, promising voters would not face obstacles.
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