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IDF Alters Draft Process for Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 21 hours ago
What happened
The IDF has changed its enlistment process for ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, requiring them to be enlisted before their medical documents are reviewed. This aims to prevent the misuse of special enlistment days for obtaining exemptions, though critics worry about genuine medical cases.
- 01IDF changed enlistment rules for ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
- 02Conscripts must now enlist before medical documents are reviewed.
- 03New rules aim to stop exploitation of enlistment days.
- 04Critics fear impact on those with real medical conditions.
- 05IDF states health is considered in evaluations.
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