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Rabbi Levinstein Says Army's Female Tank Pilot Is a Pretext for Wider Integration
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Rabbi Yigal Levinstein told Channel 7 that the IDF’s female armored-unit pilot is a pretext for wider mixed-gender combat integration. He said the army is lowering standards, endangering combat effectiveness, and pushing an ideology he believes must be stopped by senior political leaders.
- 01Levinstein called the female tank pilot a staged test that will lead to broader integration.
- 02He said the real concern is mixed-gender combat teams after the pilot.
- 03He accused the IDF of lowering standards and prioritizing gender ideology over security.
- 04He urged religious recruits to avoid Sayeret Matkal and prefer other elite units.
- 05He said rabbis across the spectrum understand the issue and are united against it.
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OrganizationsBnei David, Channel 7, Israel Defense Forces, Sayeret Matkal, Shaldag, Golani Brigade, Givati Brigade, Nahal Brigade
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Rabbi Levinstein Says Army's Female Tank Pilot Is a Pretext for Wider Integration
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Panel Warns Women in Armored Corps Pilot Could Damage Haredi and Religious Draft Arrangements
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Urge the IDF Not to Split Its Ranks Over Women in Combat
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