Leading heads of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) yeshivas have sent a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister, protesting the recent wave of arrests of young men evading mandatory military service. The rabbis, including Rabbis David Leibl and Yonatan Reis, warn that the arrests are causing significant distress and fostering a sense of persecution within the Haredi community. They argue the enforcement is creating shock and anxiety. The letter demands the immediate enactment of a temporary order freezing all such arrests for a period of one year. This request reflects ongoing tensions between the Haredi sector and the government regarding military conscription. The yeshiva leaders believe a pause in arrests would allow for dialogue and a more considered approach to the sensitive issue.