The IDF is preparing to ask the Supreme Court for another postponement in submitting its official response to a petition concerning the Draft Law, according to a report from Galei Tzahal. The reason for the delay request is the current military campaign involving Iran, which is occupying the attention of the army’s top brass.
The military’s original deadline to respond was set for Tuesday. However, with the ongoing regional hostilities demanding the full attention of senior defense officials, the IDF is expected to seek an extension.
This comes after a planned meeting with the Attorney General to discuss the matter was already deferred at the army’s request. That meeting had been scheduled to include a detailed presentation from the Manpower Directorate on new strategies for cracking down on draft evasion—plans that have yet to be submitted.
Despite the evolving security situation and the likely delay in court proceedings, IDF officials stress that one key development remains unchanged: beginning next month, more than 50,000 draft notices will be sent to chareidi men who are of conscription age.
In a statement, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit confirmed: “There is no change in the planned issuance of the summonses in the scope and timing previously presented. In addition, the plan for enforcing draft evasion will be presented transparently through the standard channels. Due to the security situation, a request for an extension may be submitted to the Supreme Court regarding the deadline for submitting the response. The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with the law.”
{Matzav.com}