[72579] Following Gafni's threats: The Police Commissioner clarifies the policy for handling Haredi deserters

[72579] Following Gafni's threats: The Police Commissioner clarifies the policy for handling Haredi deserters

The Police Commissioner updates the policy regarding the Haredi sector

Following significant political pressure and threats from Knesset member Moshe Gafni, the Police Commissioner held a special situation assessment regarding police cooperation with the Haredi sector, as reported by Daphna Liel. According to reports, the move is intended to calm the high tensions between the Haredi parties and the law enforcement echelon against the backdrop of the conscription issue.

According to the update, the Commissioner clarified that the primary responsibility for handling deserters lies with the IDF through the Military Police, while the role of the Israel Police will be limited to "assistance only" and not active enforcement. According to Ziv Rubinstein - until the war ends, the police are expected to even increase cooperation with the Haredi community, and within this framework, the possibility of establishing a mechanism that would allow deserters to file complaints with the police "without being caught" will be examined.

This policy change marks a tactical victory for the Haredi parties, which are using their political power to block direct police involvement in enforcing mandatory military service on yeshiva students. The move raises questions regarding the extent of cooperation between the various security arms on the issue of burden equality.