The IDF accused the police of canceling a multi-day operation to arrest yeshiva students who are evading military service, which was supposed to begin next week. Yesterday, the police notified the IDF that the operation would not take place, and sources in the IDF claim the reason is that the police requested 'enormous manpower,' as they described it, from the military to deal with public order disturbances—something that falls under police authority in civilian space. The Israel Police countered: 'Activity to arrest deserters is the responsibility and under the leadership of the IDF and Military Police. The police are a supporting element.'