Israel's Population Authority has upgraded its computer systems at Ben Gurion Airport to prevent draft evaders from passing the check-in stage, according to a report. The upgrade is the latest administrative measure in a broader effort to enforce mandatory military service.
The Population Authority has upgraded its systems at Ben Gurion Airport to prevent draft evaders from completing the check-in process, according to a report. The upgrade is designed to block individuals who are under an exit ban or who have not responded to draft orders from boarding international flights. The move comes amid a wider crackdown on draft evasion, which has included increased checks by airlines and heightened enforcement at border crossings. The specific date of the upgrade was not disclosed.
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