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Rabbi Yigal Levinstein Says Sayeret Matkal Has Become Like Caracal

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Rabbi Yigal Levinstein Says Sayeret Matkal Has Become Like Caracal
100% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein published a harsh criticism of the integration of women into Sayeret Matkal, saying it lowers operational standards and shifts the unit's priorities away from victory. He urged pre-army candidates to choose units that do not reduce requirements for the sake of equality. The rabbi said the change poses a danger to Israel's security.

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rabbi Yigal Levinstein Says Sayeret Matkal Has Become Like Caracal
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Rabbi Yigal Levinstein: Don't Enlist in Sayeret Matkal, It Has Become Caracal
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 10, 2026
From Sayeret Matkal to Caracal: Rabbi Yigal Levinstein Calls on His Students

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