Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, a prominent religious-Zionist figure, sharply criticized the IDF's mixed-gender service, calling it harmful to the military and security, and urged a large protest against the policy, according to reports.
Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, a former chief rabbi of Ramat Gan and a prominent religious-Zionist figure, issued a strong condemnation of the IDF's policy of mixed-gender service, arguing that it undermines military effectiveness and the availability of soldiers. He called for a large protest gathering to oppose the policy. The statement adds to the ongoing controversy over the integration of women into combat roles, including the Armored Corps, which has drawn opposition from religious-Zionist rabbis and pre-military academy heads. The IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has repeatedly affirmed the military's commitment to the shared service order, stating that implementation will proceed without compromise.
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