Lieberman: Government arranging Haredi draft evasion, extending secular service — 'fire sale of Israel'

Former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman accused the government of institutionalizing draft evasion for ultra-Orthodox Jews while extending mandatory service for secular Israelis, calling it a 'fire sale' of the country, according to a report on ynet.

The statement, reported by ynet, reflects Lieberman's ongoing criticism of the government's approach to IDF service. He argues that the proposed legislation would effectively legalize draft evasion for the Haredi community while burdening secular soldiers with longer service, describing the policy as a 'fire sale'—a fundamental betrayal of the country's security needs.

3 developments

1. 12:01 · 13 JulLatest

   Liberman also suggested investigating the number of officers leaving permanent service.

2. 11:58 · 13 Jul

   Liberman called for an investigation into the number of resigning career officers.

3. 11:26 · 13 Jul

   Lieberman: Government arranging Haredi draft evasion, extending secular service — 'fire sale of Israel'

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