Military Police arrested two students from leading religious institutions in the haredi community on Tuesday night for failing to report for mandatory military service. The arrests took place at the students' homes, marking a significant shift from previous practices where such detentions typically occurred at airports or during random encounters with law enforcement.

The move has sparked outrage among haredi leaders and community members, who view the proactive home arrests as an escalation. In response, the Jerusalem Faction, a group known for organizing protests against the military draft, has announced a large demonstration to take place on Wednesday.