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Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers in IDF Report Growing Talk of Group Absence Over Draft Tensions
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By אבי וידר
What happened
Ultra-Orthodox soldiers in IDF tracks are reportedly discussing coordinated nonattendance in response to draft and enforcement pressure. The latest warnings echo a Belz Hasidic threat weeks ago that ended with a draft suspect’s release. The soldiers say they are waiting for rabbinic approval before acting.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox IDF soldiers are discussing coordinated refusal to report for duty.
- 02They blame draft enforcement, daycare cuts, and pressure on alleged draft evaders.
- 03Some say program operators profit about 10,000 shekels per recruit.
- 04A recent Belz Hasidic protest over an arrest ended with the suspect’s release.
- 05Soldiers say a final order from rabbis or rebbes could trigger mass absences.
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