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Reservist Rabbis’ Protest Over Women in Combat Reopens Tensions Between Halacha and Army Orders
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50% centerFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
A televised debate over women in combat, especially in the Armored Corps, reignited the clash between religious objections and IDF policy. Panelists argued over halacha, past anti-enlistment campaigns, and the growing legitimacy of women fighters after October 7. A reserve female combat commander said her religious family and community fully supported her service.
- 01Rabbinic opposition to women in combat resurfaced during a TV discussion.
- 02Israel Cohen framed mixed-gender service as a strict halachic prohibition.
- 03Tami Shinkman described a costly past campaign to keep women out of the IDF.
- 04Shai Har-Zvi called the continued debate a disgrace in 2026.
- 05Paran Raz said her religious family and community fully supported her combat service.
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