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An IDF social media video appeared to advise ultra-Orthodox Israelis facing military draft enforcement on how to avoid arrest at Ben Gurion Airport — and it was quickly deleted. In this episode of Israel Daily News, Shanna Fuld breaks down the controversy surrounding the now-deleted IDF video ahead of the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine. The video reportedly used an AI character called “Dudy the Explainer” to explain how draft evaders could avoid being detained at the airport. The controversy comes as Israel's long-running battle over Haredi military service intensifies and new legislation has left some pilgrim...
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Welcome to the Israel Daily News Podcast. I'm your host Shanna Fould and I'm here to get you caught up quickly. I've got some top news stories for you today from Israel and guess what? You're listening. So you're already on top of your game. Survive and thrive people. Knowledge is the best weapon.
Today is Thursday, August 27th, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, and the 14th of Elul, 5786 in the Hebrew calendar. Stay tuned for the end of the show where we have a Torah thought from our spiritual guide,
Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York. Now, let's get to the news. There was a little bit of an internet scandal Here in israel an official israel defense spokesperson's social media account posted a video advising
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