Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines
A document from the Attorney-General's Office revealed gaps in draft enforcement, including a postponement of an arrest operation and unclear criteria for releasing draft evaders at border crossings.
The Israel Police has reported that 143 draft evaders were released by authorities due to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) failing to meet detention deadlines during random encounters. This information comes from a document from the Attorney-General's Office, which summarized a meeting held on October 14 to discuss enforcement operations and coordination between the authorities.
The IDF had committed to arriving within half an hour of a police encounter, but the police were unaware of this figure. The document also reveals that 14 draft evaders were arrested during the same period, though it does not clarify the relationship between these two figures. The meeting was held ahead of an update to the High Court of Justice in petitions concerning the implementation of its ruling on the conscription of yeshiva students.
The IDF and police were instructed to promptly formulate a framework to resume proactive enforcement operations and provide a detailed update.
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