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New recordings indicate Haredi rabbis see conscription law merely as way to buy time

Recordings aired on Wednesday reveal that senior ultra-Orthodox spiritual leaders view the government's efforts to legislate Haredi conscription as a mere stalling tactic, with no intention of allowing their youth to enlist in the military. Rabbis Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Dov Lando, Shraga Shteinman, and Yehuda Cohen are heard dismissing the draft bill, insisting it will ultimately fail and that no Haredi men will join the army. These remarks stand in stark contrast to claims by government officials that the legislation will boost enlistment, and come amid mounting pressure on the military to recruit more soldiers due to ongoing security challenges. Despite recent enforcement measures and the withdrawal of benefits for draft evaders, Haredi leaders remain adamant that the law is designed only to buy time and will not change the community's stance on military service.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-recordings-indicate-haredi-rabbis-see-conscription-law-merely-as-way-to-buy-time/
Source Id: 2026-01-957279612

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