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Israeli Population Authority Blocks Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers From Flying Abroad Early

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago

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Israel's Population and Immigration Authority now blocks ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from flying abroad by enforcing exit bans at airline check-in, preventing thousands from traveling to Uman for the Jewish New Year. The new measure closes previous security loopholes and has sparked opposition from ultra-Orthodox groups.

01Israeli authorities now block exit bans at airline check-in to stop draft dodgers from flying abroad.
02Previously, draft dodgers bypassed passport controls by "sticking" with other passengers.
03Thousands of ultra-Orthodox seek to travel to Uman for the Jewish New Year annually.
04The new policy prevents those with exit bans from registering for flights at Ben Gurion Airport.
05Ultra-Orthodox groups oppose the measure, saying it restricts religious travel during holidays.
06The Population Authority says the change allows earlier notification to resolve exit bans before travel.

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