IDF Radio (Galei Tzahal) reported Wednesday morning that the last remaining exit route for Haredi draft evaders has been closed. According to the report, airlines at Ben Gurion Airport now check for exit bans during check-in, preventing evaders from boarding flights. The measure is expected to impact thousands as the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman approaches.
IDF Radio (Galei Tzahal) reported Wednesday morning that Israeli authorities have closed the last remaining exit route for Haredi draft evaders, effectively preventing them from leaving the country. According to the report by journalist Halperin, airlines at Ben Gurion Airport now check for exit bans during the check-in process, and draft evaders who have not responded to their orders are unable to complete check-in or board flights.
The measure is expected to be particularly significant ahead of the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine, a major travel destination for Haredi communities. Thousands of Haredi men who have not enlisted in the IDF have previously traveled abroad to avoid enforcement.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader context of Haredi draft enforcement. In June, Haredi protesters in Jerusalem reportedly tried to block the extradition of draft evaders to military police. Senior Israeli police officials later urged a halt to proactive arrests of evaders to calm tensions. As of late June, 41 Haredi draft evaders were held in military prison, according to the organization Noten Gav. The new enforcement measure at Ben Gurion Airport represents a significant tightening of exit controls, closing a previously available route for evaders to leave the country.
This report is based on a single source — IDF Radio — and has not been independently corroborated.
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