Israeli Housing Lottery Bars Haredi Draft Dodgers for First Time
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Housing has barred Haredi draft dodgers from participating in discounted housing lotteries starting May 2026, following a High Court ruling and Attorney General guidance. The policy removes those who have not regularized their military status from lottery eligibility, prompting criticism from Haredi political leaders who argue it infringes on Jewish rights to land and housing.
- 01Haredi men who evade IDF service are banned from discounted housing lotteries starting May 24, 2026.
- 02The Ministry of Housing sent letters notifying affected individuals of their removal from lottery registrations.
- 03Eligibility requires not being classified by the IDF as a draft-dodger without resolved status.
- 04Sanctions also include tax benefit restrictions for yeshivas supporting draft evasion.
- 05MK Meir Porush criticized the policy as unjust and a violation of Jewish rights to land.
- 06The policy reflects ongoing tensions over Haredi military service and societal integration.
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