Israeli Government Reports Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Military Enlistment Amid Ongoing Draft Evasion

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

Israel’s Attorney General reports a rise in ultra-Orthodox enlistment in 2025 due to sanctions and tailored military tracks, yet 80% of draft evaders remain Haredim. Enhanced enforcement and economic measures are urged to reduce evasion and strengthen the army.

• 01Ultra-Orthodox enlistment rose to 4,298 in 2025 from 2,811 in 2024 due to sanctions and adapted military tracks.
• 02About 80% of all draft evaders in Israel are still from the ultra-Orthodox community.
• 03Coordination between the IDF and police on arrests has improved but protests hinder enforcement.
• 04Since early 2026, 348 indictments against draft evaders were filed, including 34 ultra-Orthodox cases.
• 05Attorney General calls for expanding economic sanctions and proactive arrests to deter evasion.
• 06Efforts aim to increase army size and ensure equal enforcement across all population groups.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago

Israeli Government Reports Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Military Enlistment Amid Ongoing Draft Evasion

Channel 13Center · Hebrew30 minutes ago

Israeli Legal Advisor Highlights 80% Draft Evasion Among Ultra-Orthodox Despite Increased IDF Recruitment

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew38 minutes ago

Israeli Attorney General Calls for Tougher Sanctions and Renewed Arrests of Draft-Dodging Haredi Youth

YnetCenter · Hebrew42 minutes ago

Haredi Military Enlistment Rises to 4,298 in 2025 Amid Enforcement Challenges

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew49 minutes ago

Israeli Attorney General Urges Police and IDF to Intensify Enforcement Against Draft Dodgers in Haredi Community

Now 14Right · Hebrew58 minutes ago

Israeli Attorney General Calls for Expanded Enforcement Against Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox

N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Calls to Intensify Enforcement Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Calls to Intensify Enforcement Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Orders Tougher Enforcement Against Draft Evasion Among Haredi Yeshiva Students

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Reports Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Military Enlistment Despite High Draft Evasion

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Calls to Intensify Sanctions and Arrests of Draft-Age Torah Students

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Government Urges Renewed Arrests and Stricter Sanctions on Draft Dodgers, Especially Among Haredi Youth

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Legal Advisor Highlights Persistent Draft Evasion Among Ultra-Orthodox Despite Increased Enlistment

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Attorney General Demands Expanded Enforcement Against Draft Dodgers, Majority Haredi

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