Israel's Channel 12 reports, citing a photo from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, that the first reserve battalion of the ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade has completed its battalion-level exercise and is set to begin operational activity in the near future. The report comes shortly after the IDF declared the battalion operational, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
Israel's Channel 12 reported Tuesday morning, citing a photo distributed by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, that the first reserve battalion of the Hasmonean Brigade—the IDF's dedicated ultra-Orthodox infantry formation—has completed its battalion-level exercise and will begin operational activity soon. The report, by journalist Eli Herschman, confirms and adds a timeline to the IDF's earlier announcement, which The Zioneer covered at 10:23 a.m.: the Shimon Reserve Battalion became the brigade's first operational reserve unit after completing its inaugural drill in the Golan Heights last week. The battalion is composed of Haredi soldiers from the Shlav Bet track and other units, and is expected to be deployed on the northern front. The new Channel 12 report, published without further elaboration, does not specify which front or when exactly operations will begin. The development marks continued progress in integrating Haredi troops into active combat roles within the IDF.
2 developments
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- DevelopingIDF begins military drill in southern Mount Hebron area
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