A former Haredi man claims that yeshiva students can obtain military draft exemptions by paying intermediaries who arrange the paperwork, according to a report. The allegation adds to the ongoing debate over Haredi conscription in Israel.
A former Haredi man has come forward with allegations of a systematic scam in yeshivas, where students can secure military draft exemptions by paying intermediaries who handle the paperwork. The report, based on the man's account, claims that these fixers exploit loopholes in the registration system to obtain exemptions for yeshiva students who are not genuinely studying full-time. The Zioneer has previously reported on related topics, including a Haredi initiative that offered financial incentives for draft dodgers, and a recorded call by the Vizhnitz Rebbe urging followers not to enlist under any circumstances. The issue of Haredi conscription remains a contentious political and social issue in Israel, with ongoing debates in the Knesset and public protests. The credibility of the allegations has not been independently verified, and the man's identity has not been disclosed.
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