Israeli Lawmaker Warns Women-in-Armor Pilot Could Split the Army

What happened

MK Ohad Tal says religious Zionist leaders support the IDF and are warning, not rebelling, over the army’s plan to add women combat soldiers in the armored corps. He says the change could split the force, undermine religious soldiers’ place in it, and harm national security.

• 01Tal says religious Zionist leaders support, not oppose, the IDF.
• 02He warns women’s integration in armor could fragment the army.
• 03He says religious and traditional soldiers may feel excluded.
• 04A Knesset conference on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday.
• 05Tal criticizes IDF leaders for refusing repeated meeting requests.

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Israeli Lawmaker Warns Women-in-Armor Pilot Could Split the Army

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Knesset Forum to Push Back Against Women Tank Crews Draws Senior Religious-Zionist Rabbis

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Column says tank integration fight is displacing religious combat soldiers

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026

IDF faces growing backlash over women’s integration in armored units

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