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New Credit Card Offers Discounts Exclusively to Israeli Draft Dodgers from Haredi Sector

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 22, 2026

What happened

A new Israeli credit card called "Asherich" offers exclusive discounts to young Haredi men who avoid military service, sparking controversy as some listed businesses deny involvement. The card is promoted by the group "Achim Anachnu" and targets draft dodgers with benefits at over 260 businesses nationwide.

01A new credit card, "Asherich," targets Haredi draft dodgers with exclusive discounts.
02The card offers benefits at more than 260 businesses across Israel.
03Thousands of young men from the Haredi sector have already received the card.
04Some businesses listed deny agreeing to provide discounts or be associated with the card.
05The card is distributed in limited quantities and will be renewed in the month of Elul.
06The card's promoters have not responded to media inquiries about the controversy.

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