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IDF Female Soldiers Asked to Relocate During Netanyahu's Visit to Honor Ultra-Orthodox Troops in South Lebanon
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ב. ניסני
First reported by Kan News · Jul 1, 2026
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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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
IDF Female Soldiers Asked to Relocate During Netanyahu's Visit to Honor Ultra-Orthodox Troops in South Lebanon
N12Center · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Netanyahu Visits Haredi Soldiers in Lebanon Amid Controversy Over Female Troops' Exclusion
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Netanyahu Visits Haredi Soldiers in Lebanon Amid Controversy Over Female Troops' Exclusion
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Netanyahu Visits Southern Lebanon Base, Female Artillery Soldiers Asked to Leave to Avoid Meeting Ultra-Orthodox Troops
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