High-profile case10/20/2026

Following the Arrests at Ben Gurion Airport: 13 More Haredi Men Announce Willingness to Enlist

Thirteen more Haredi men, described in the report as draft evaders, signed declarations stating their willingness to enlist. Together with the 27 participants who were released earlier, this brings the total to 40 people who are expected to enlist in the IDF in the near future.

Key facts

•13 people signed declarations stating their willingness to enlist
•27 people were released earlier after expressing willingness to serve
•A total of 40 Haredi men are expected to enlist
•The operation took place at Ben Gurion Airport
•The recruits are expected to be assigned to IDF programs for Haredi men

What Happened

An operation was conducted at Ben Gurion Airport to arrest Haredi men evading military service. Following the operation, 13 of those arrested signed declarations stating their willingness to enlist.

Who Else Agreed to Serve

These 13 people joined 27 participants who were released in the morning and also expressed willingness to enlist. Accordingly, the report concerns a total of 40 prospective recruits.

How the Enlistment Will Take Place

According to the source, the enlistment will take place in the near future under the established procedure. The recruits are expected to be assigned to various military programs for Haredi men.

Which Details Are Not Included

The source does not name those arrested and does not report whether indictments were filed against them or whether other measures were taken. The publication also contains no information about legal proceedings, a court decision, or a specific legal basis for the operation.

What this means for you

The report shows that the arrest of people considered to be evading military service may result in their integration into the regular enlistment process. However, based on this publication, it is impossible to determine what consequences would apply to a person who does not express willingness to serve, because such details are not provided.

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