The IDF admitted during a discussion with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara that it has refrained from proactive arrests of deserters in recent times and stated that this was done 'against the backdrop of concentrating efforts at border crossings and adjustments for the holiday period.' The IDF's admission directly contradicts the IDF Spokesperson's response to the media in recent times, where it was claimed that reports of not conducting proactive arrests were 'incorrect.' The Attorney General criticized the military and said that 'the fact that for some time no proactive activity has been carried out against draft dodgers and deserters does not meet security needs.'