No boarding: Israel cracks down on Uman-bound draft evaders
Israel blocks key loophole allowing haredi draft evaders under exit bans to board flights, new system expected to take effect ahead of Jewish New Year
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Israel is closing a loophole that enabled haredi draft evaders with exit bans to board flights to Uman. A new system to prevent such boarding is set to take effect before the Jewish New Year. The crackdown targets those avoiding military service while traveling for the annual pilgrimage.