IDF Female Soldiers Asked to Relocate During Netanyahu's Visit to Honor Ultra-Orthodox Troops in South Lebanon

First reported by Kan News · 5 hours ago

What happened

During Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to southern Lebanon, female IDF soldiers were ordered to relocate to respect ultra-Orthodox troops' sensitivities, sparking criticism and prompting an IDF investigation.

• 01Female IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon were moved to a different room during Netanyahu's visit to honor ultra-Orthodox troops.
• 02The relocation was to prevent ultra-Orthodox Hachshmonaim Brigade soldiers from seeing female soldiers.
• 03The female soldiers stayed separated for about four hours on a lower floor during the visit.
• 04The IDF said the event was not properly planned and will be investigated.
• 05Opposition leaders criticized the move as disrespectful to female soldiers' service and sacrifice.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Female Soldiers Asked to Relocate During Netanyahu's Visit to Honor Ultra-Orthodox Troops in South Lebanon

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Visits Haredi Soldiers in Lebanon Amid Controversy Over Female Troops' Exclusion

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Visits Haredi Soldiers in Lebanon Amid Controversy Over Female Troops' Exclusion

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Visits Southern Lebanon Base, Female Artillery Soldiers Asked to Leave to Avoid Meeting Ultra-Orthodox Troops

SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

IDF Moves Female Artillery Soldiers During Netanyahu's Visit to South Lebanon to Avoid Contact with Haredi Troops

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

IDF Orders Female Soldiers to Relocate During Netanyahu Visit to Respect Haredi Troops in South Lebanon

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