Prime Minister Netanyahu said Sunday in a closed discussion that the temporary law freezing arrests of Haredi yeshiva students who evade military service has failed to achieve its goals. Netanyahu warned that those who do not study will face imprisonment, and said that after the elections he aims to form a broad national unity government to pass a full conscription law, according to i24NEWS.
Prime Minister Netanyahu made the remarks in a closed-door discussion, according to a report by i24NEWS. He said that the temporary arrest law, which suspends the detention of Haredi yeshiva students who do not report for military service, was designed to 'lower the flames' and increase enlistment from the Haredi community, but has failed to achieve its objectives. Netanyahu warned that those who do not study will face imprisonment, signaling a tougher stance on draft evasion.
Netanyahu also outlined his post-election vision, saying he intends to form a broad national unity government that would immediately pass a full conscription law meeting the IDF's needs. The arrest law has been a contentious issue in Israeli politics. The Zioneer has previously reported that the Knesset legal advisor's representative told the High Court of Justice that the law 'apparently must be annulled,' citing procedural flaws. The High Court is currently hearing petitions against the legislation.
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