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Attorney General Reports Over 110,000 Evading IDF Draft

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara informed the High Court of Justice on Wednesday that 110,330 individuals are evading mandatory military service in the IDF. She sharply criticized the state's handling of the issue, asserting that the government is far from utilizing its full capacity and enforcement tools to combat draft evasion.

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What happened

01Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reported to the High Court of Justice that 110,330 individuals are evading mandatory IDF service.
02The Attorney General urged the court to impose economic sanctions and revoke benefits, such as tax benefits and public transport subsidies, for draft evaders.
03The state is far from utilizing its full capacity and enforcement tools to combat draft evasion, according to the Attorney General.
04Haredi enlistment rose by 65 percent, but the Attorney General's office stated the numbers remain insufficient to meet military needs.
05A joint IDF and police enforcement operation planned for October was postponed due to significant cooperation difficulties.
06The police requested hundreds of soldiers for arrests, which the IDF deemed unfeasible and inconsistent with their division of responsibilities.

The update was submitted as part of legal proceedings regarding the conscription of Haredi men. While Haredi enlistment has risen by 65 percent, the Attorney General's office noted that the numbers remain insufficient to meet the military's needs. Deputy Attorney General Dr. Gila Limon emphasized that the lack of proactive enforcement is incompatible with security needs, equality, and legal obligations.

To address the widespread evasion, the Attorney General urged the court to consider imposing economic sanctions and revoking benefits for draft evaders. Proposed measures include reducing public transport subsidies and tax benefits.

The filing also revealed significant difficulties in cooperation between the military and the police. A joint enforcement operation planned for October was postponed after the police requested hundreds of soldiers to assist with arrests, a demand the IDF rejected as unfeasible and inconsistent with the division of responsibilities.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 5 newsrooms. Updated 01:46

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