Attorney General: 75% of Draft Dodgers Are Haredi, as High Court Demands Enforcement

Israel's attorney general said on Sunday that most Israelis who evade the mandatory military draft are ultra-Orthodox. The statement came as the government faces a High Court of Justice ruling that calls on the state to enforce the mandatory draft law. As of May 31 2026, there are 39,621 draft dodgers in Israel, according to IDF data.

Seventy-five percent of those draft dodgers are Haredi. Officials indicate an increase in ultra-Orthodox recruits, yet the attorney general warned that continued evasion could push army forces to its limits. Only sixteen indictments have been filed against Haredi draft dodgers.

The attorney general emphasized the importance of police enforcement against dodgers. The remarks were delivered during discussions on the High Court ruling. The attorney general's comments focused on the gap between the number of Haredi draft evaders and the limited number of indictments issued so far.