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Shas Party Leader Arieh Deri Declines to Urge Haredi Draft, Says IDF Can Manage
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First reported by i24NEWS · 1 hour ago
What happened
Shas party leader Arieh Deri stated he would not urge ultra-Orthodox men to enlist in the IDF, saying the army should manage. His comments drew criticism from other politicians who accused him of encouraging draft evasion, despite recent increases in Haredi enlistment.
- 01Arieh Deri stated he won't call for Haredi military enlistment.
- 02He believes the IDF can handle recruitment challenges.
- 03Deri criticized proposals for selective Haredi conscription.
- 04Haredi enlistment has increased, but draft evasion remains high.
- 05Other politicians condemned Deri's stance on military service.
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YnetCenter · Hebrew29 minutes ago
Shas Party Leader Arieh Deri Declines to Urge Haredi Draft, Says IDF Can Manage
N12Center · Hebrew45 minutes ago
Shas Party Leader Aryeh Deri: IDF Should Handle Non-Torah Students' Draft
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