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Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines

by | Oct 20, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with Israeli military draft orders, in Jerusalem, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)
A document from the Attorney-General’s Office revealed gaps in draft enforcement, including a postponement of an arrest operation and unclear criteria for releasing draft evaders at border crossings.