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Israel's High Court has ordered a pilot program for female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps, facing religious opposition. The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization awarded over NIS 2 million in scholarships. An IDF commander stated readiness to advance into Beirut if ordered.
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The IDF is preparing to roll out stricter kosher food procedures next week, placing military kitchens at the center of its effort to improve conditions for haredi soldiers. The change comes as debate continues over ultra-Orthodox enlistment and the length of service for religious troops. The initiative was led by Brig. Gen. Avinoam Emuna, the IDF chief of staff’s adviser on haredi affairs, togethe…
Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions
The Jerusalem Post’s podcast roundup lists reports that Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the IDF chief three hours into the October 7 attacks and that pressure on Iran is fueling divisions within its reg…
Deri Says IDF Sees Haredi Soldiers as a ‘Very Big Headache’
Shas chairman Arye Deri said the IDF does not want haredi soldiers and prefers a secular army, arguing that ultra-Orthodox enlistment creates “a very big headache” for the military. Deri made the rema…
Netanyahu spoke to IDF chief three hours after Oct. 7 attack began, report says
Benjamin Netanyahu’s first conversation with then-IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on Oct. 7, 2023, took place at 9:45 a.m., three hours after Hamas attacks began, KAN News reported. Netanyahu had rece…