Defense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Assessment
The Defense Ministry's backing of a 90-day freeze on arrests of haredi draft evaders signals a bid to de-escalate a looming coalition crisis. The prime minister's reported commitment to advancing related laws underscores how heavily the government's survival depends on managing the contentious military service issue. Watch whether this pause satisfies coalition partners or merely postpones a deeper rupture.