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Four yeshiva students refuse a transport with tank commanders during training
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First reported by Mako · Jun 23, 2026
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Four yeshiva students in Israel refused to board a transport carrying female tank commanders, briefly delaying the ride until commanders intervened. The episode comes amid a larger national dispute over women in combat roles and mixed service in the IDF.
- 01Four yeshiva students initially refused a transport with female tank commanders after training.
- 02The vehicle was delayed until commanders spoke with the soldiers.
- 03The IDF said it will follow mixed-service rules and protect all servicemembers' needs.
- 04The High Court ordered an Armored Corps pilot for November 2026.
- 05Twelve hesder yeshiva heads said they would stop sending students to the Armored Corps.
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