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AG: 83% of Israel's draft evaders are Haredi – less than 0.1% of them are indicted

About 50,000 out of 60,000 people eligible for military service who were declared draft dodgers in 2025 are members of the ultra-Orthodox community, which makes up around 14 percent of Israel's population, according to the attorney general

AG: 83% of Israel's draft evaders are Haredi – less than 0.1% of them are indicted

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Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated

Economist Yafa Nawaf said sustainably eliminating the need for wheat imports depends on continued support for producers, access to fertilizer and seed, affordable fuel, and more.

  • Syria reduces wheat imports to 2.7 million tons, meeting annual requirement.
  • Analysts question true self-sufficiency, citing discrepancy in figures.
  • Improved 2026 production hinges on continued farmer support and infrastructure investment.

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