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Haredi MKs Disclose Family Ties Affected by Draft Freeze Bill
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Haredi Knesset members from United Torah Judaism disclosed that their adult family members could be impacted by the draft evasion arrest freeze bill, following a legal advisor's request.
- 01Haredi MKs from United Torah Judaism disclosed family ties to draft evaders affected by the bill.
- 02The disclosure was made during the debate on freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders.
- 03Seven MKs signed the disclosure including Moshe Gafni and Meir Porush.
- 04The bill could benefit their children and grandchildren over age 18.
- 05Knesset legal advisor Shagit Afik requested the MKs to declare such ties.
- 06The disclosure aims to maintain transparency during the legislative process.
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