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President Herzog Explores Legal Alternatives to Detainments of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers

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First reported by N12 · Jul 16, 2026

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President Isaac Herzog sought legal alternatives to imprisoning ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers by proposing economic sanctions, but did not advance the plan after the Attorney General indicated government approval was necessary and unlikely.

01President Herzog explored alternatives to imprisoning ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers about a month ago.
02His office proposed replacing detentions with increased economic sanctions to reduce social tensions.
03Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said government approval is required for such policy changes.
04The President's office judged government consent for sanctions unlikely to be granted.
05Herzog chose not to formally submit the proposal to the government or Prime Minister.
06The initiative underscores the political challenges of addressing ultra-Orthodox military conscription in Israel.

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