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IDF Chief Criticizes Government Over Controversial Draft Evasion Law

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First reported by N12 · 17 minutes ago

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IDF Chief of Staff Ayal Zamir condemned the Israeli government for advancing a law preventing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, calling it fundamentally flawed and warning that the military would not cooperate with mass exemptions. Despite Supreme Court suspension, the government pushed the law forward, prompting Zamir to instruct close monitoring of enforcement developments.

01IDF Chief Ayal Zamir harshly criticizes government for advancing draft evasion prevention law.
02Zamir calls the law fundamentally flawed and notes Supreme Court suspended its implementation.
03He warned political leaders repeatedly but was ignored, expressing doubt law will pass judicial review.
04Zamir instructed IDF commanders to monitor developments, ensuring police aid military police in arrests.
05Previously, Zamir declared IDF would not sign mass exemptions for draft evaders.
06The government advanced the law despite military and judicial opposition.

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