This is not how you recruit Haredim | Yishai Engelman
Yishai Engelman argues that alongside the sharp criticism of the conduct of Haredi society and leadership, the policy of arresting yeshiva students must stop. According to him, it does not encourage recruitment but rather alienates…
Assessment
Angelman argues that arresting yeshiva students is counterproductive, pushing young Haredi men further away from military service rather than encouraging enlistment. This position introduces a tactical dispute about how to address the Haredi draft crisis, questioning whether punitive measures deepen societal divisions. The next development to watch is whether this criticism gains traction among policymakers or remains marginal.