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Haredi MK Calls for Release of Draft Dodgers Ahead of Holidays
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By חזקי ברוך
First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago
What happened
United Torah Judaism Chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf visited a military prison holding Haredi draft dodgers and called for their release before the High Holidays, citing harsh conditions and their right to celebrate with family.
- 01MK Goldknopf visited military prison, met Haredi draft dodgers.
- 02He called for their release before the High Holidays.
- 03Goldknopf cited harsh prison conditions and severity.
- 04He urged the Defense Minister to ease regulations.
- 05The MK stated they should be home with families.
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