Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Law Suspending Enforcement Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers
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By ניצן שפיר
First reported by Ynet · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against a law that freezes enforcement against ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, with an interim injunction halting the law's effect. Petitioners argue the law discriminates by protecting ultra-Orthodox evaders while secular ones remain liable. The Attorney General and legal advisors recommend canceling the law amid ongoing military conflicts.
- 01Israeli Supreme Court reviews petitions against law freezing enforcement on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
- 02The law halts arrests and investigations of ultra-Orthodox evaders but not secular ones, raising equality concerns.
- 03An interim injunction currently prevents the law from taking effect.
- 04Petitions were filed by Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, Movement for Quality Government, and others.
- 05Attorney General and State Attorney advise canceling the law due to legal and procedural flaws.
- 06Critics highlight the law’s timing amid ongoing military conflicts and soldier sacrifices.
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