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Israeli Government Secretary Criticizes Enforcement Policy Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion

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By אברהם פריינד

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 21, 2026

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Yossi Fox, Israel's Government Secretary, criticized the enforcement approach against ultra-Orthodox draft evasion as counterproductive and revealed that Rabbi Lando blocked a stricter draft law after two years of government efforts. He also highlighted tensions with the Attorney General's office over legal obstacles to government policies.

01Yossi Fox says random arrests of draft evaders backfired, causing ultra-Orthodox families to resist.
02Fox claims the Attorney General's office imposed unusual legal barriers on government decisions.
03The government worked nearly two years on a stricter draft law targeting ultra-Orthodox enlistment.
04The proposed law included mandatory IDF service and personal sanctions in housing and transportation.
05Rabbi Lando blocked the draft law, preventing its approval, according to Fox.
06Fox spoke at a Gush Katif memorial event marking 21 years since its evacuation.

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