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Israel Blocks Escape Route for Draft Dodgers at Ben-Gurion Airport

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Israel has tightened airport exit controls to prevent draft-dodging ultra-Orthodox men from leaving via Ben-Gurion Airport, identifying those with exit bans during check-in to block their flights.

01Israel changed airport exit procedures to detect exit bans at check-in, not passport control.
02The change targets ultra-Orthodox draft evaders traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
03Previously, evaders exploited a loophole by passing through automated gates with other passengers.
04Now, airlines are immediately notified if a passenger has an exit ban during check-in.
05The new system prevents banned individuals from completing flight registration and boarding.
06The Population and Immigration Authority says the change helps resolve issues earlier in the process.

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