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

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IDF Moves Female Artillery Soldiers During Netanyahu's Visit to South Lebanon to Avoid Contact with Haredi Troops
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First reported by Kan News · 2 hours ago

What happened

During Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to southern Lebanon, four female artillery soldiers were moved to avoid contact with Haredi troops, highlighting ongoing issues of gender segregation in the IDF.

  • 01Four female artillery soldiers were relocated during Netanyahu's visit to southern Lebanon to avoid contact with Haredi soldiers.
  • 02The Hachshmonaim Brigade, a Haredi combat unit, was promised no female soldiers would be present during the visit.
  • 03The women were instructed to stay on a lower floor for four hours to prevent accidental encounters.
  • 04The incident reflects broader debates about gender segregation and women's roles in the IDF.
  • 05The Hachshmonaim Brigade recently completed its first battalion exercise, emphasizing its combat readiness.
  • 06No official response has been given by the IDF or Prime Minister's Office on the matter.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Moves Female Artillery Soldiers During Netanyahu's Visit to South Lebanon to Avoid Contact with Haredi Troops
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Orders Female Soldiers to Relocate During Netanyahu Visit to Respect Haredi Troops in South Lebanon

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