IDF responds to hesder yeshiva boycott: we need every soldier, male and female

The IDF released a public response to the 12 hesder yeshivas that halted recruitment to the Armored Corps over gender integration, stating that after two and a half years of intensive, multi-front war it needs every soldier—male and female—and sees integrating all populations as vital while accommodating communities' needs.

6 developments

1. 21:24 · 10 JunLatest

   IDF confirms pilot program will proceed according to military orders

2. 19:51 · 10 Jun

   IDF clarifies High Court did not mandate mixed-gender frameworks in Armored Corps.

3. 19:48 · 10 Jun

   IDF emphasizes need for all soldiers after 2.5 years of multi-front war

• Developing21:31 · 17 JunIDF may cut pre-draft service year and extend yeshiva students' service amid fighter shortage
• Strong20:51 · 25 JunHeads of Hesder yeshivas agree to send students to Armored Corps after chief's pledge on women's pilot
• Developing20:55 · 16 JunHundreds of Mir yeshiva students receiving legal guidance ahead of possible military arrest
• Developing12:56 · 12 JunHesder Yeshiva Union says in ongoing talks with IDF to enable halakha-compliant enlistment to Armored Corps

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