The Union of Hesder Yeshivas said it is in continuous dialogue with the IDF to enable religious soldiers who observe halakha to enlist in the Armored Corps in accordance with Jewish law. The statement comes amid a dispute over the planned integration of female combat soldiers into the same corps.
The Union of Hesder Yeshivas issued a brief statement at 12:55 Jerusalem time saying it is in ongoing talks with the IDF to find a halakhic framework for religious observant soldiers to serve in the Armored Corps. The statement does not specify whether the talks aim to reverse the IDF's pilot for integrating female combat soldiers into the corps, or to carve out separate service tracks.
As The Zioneer reported on June 10, the IDF formally informed the yeshiva heads that the pilot for women in the Armored Corps would proceed per existing orders, and that no mixed-gender framework would be created. Earlier today, the union stated that its council members are actively working to prevent integration of halakha-observant soldiers with non-observant soldiers.
The union's latest statement — notably cooperative in tone — suggests the yeshivas are pursuing a negotiated resolution rather than a public standoff, though the core disagreement over the pilot remains unresolved.
2 developments
- DevelopingHesder yeshiva union disavows rabbi-led letter opposing women in armored corps
- Strong13 more hesder yeshivas join protest against women in armored corps
- DevelopingIDF chief may reconsider ban on Hesder yeshiva students serving in armored corps
- DevelopingIDF tells hesder yeshivas: Pilot for women in Armored Corps will proceed per orders
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