Criminal9/9/2026

More Than 60 Deserters Arrested at Border Crossings Before Traveling to Uman

According to Walla, since Sunday more than 60 deserters have been arrested at Israel’s border crossings, many of whom were on their way to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Most of the arrests were made at Ben Gurion Airport, with several others at the Taba crossing.

Key facts

•More than 60 people were arrested — according to Walla
•Primary location of the arrests — Ben Gurion Airport
•Additional arrests — Taba border crossing
•The checks are conducted by the military and the Population and Immigration Authority
•The source does not specify case numbers or dates of judicial decisions

Increased Checks Ahead of the Holiday

The Military Police increased its presence at border crossings ahead of the mass travel of Breslov Hasidim to Ukraine. The IDF confirmed that dozens of deserters were arrested within two days but did not provide their exact number or the composition of those arrested.

How Those Required to Enlist Are Identified

The checks are conducted in cooperation with the Population and Immigration Authority. If a military-related exit restriction appears in the system, staff summon military representatives, who decide whether to make an arrest. A technological change that took effect at Passover makes it possible to identify such passengers as early as flight check-in, including online check-in.

What Happens After the Arrest

According to Walla, several of those arrested were transferred to a military prison. Those who have been absent from service for an extended period are usually brought before a judge in a military court, after which some are held in detention. The IDF did not clarify how many of those arrested were imprisoned, and the source contains no information about specific judicial decisions.

Warnings Within the Community

The “Hifkadeti Shomrim” hotline called on young Haredi men at risk of arrest not to approach the border. Breslov rabbis also advised those who might be arrested not to attempt to leave through Ben Gurion Airport. The military, for its part, stated that those required to enlist may regularize their status and report for service.

What this means for you

The existence of an exit restriction in the system may result in a person being identified as early as online check-in, and an attempt to use a land crossing does not preclude arrest. In cases of prolonged absence from service, the arrested person may be brought before a military court and held in detention, but the outcome depends on the circumstances of each case.

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