Pre-Military Academy Head Claims IDF Fears Radical Feminists Over Gender Integration
How 1 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Yigal Levinstein, head of the Bnei David pre-military academy, claimed the IDF fears radical feminists and lacks the courage to oppose gender integration in combat units. Speaking at a Jerusalem conference, he contrasted the military's bravery against external enemies with its alleged fear of feminist activists and the Women’s Corps, highlighting opposition from religious Zionist rabbis to women in armored roles.
- 01Rabbi Yigal Levinstein says the IDF fears radical feminists regarding gender integration.
- 02He spoke at a Jerusalem conference with hundreds of religious and military figures present.
- 03Levinstein criticized the IDF for prioritizing gender mixing over military victory.
- 04He claimed no commanders have the courage to confront feminist activists in the army.
- 05Levinstein contrasted the IDF's fear of feminists with its bravery against Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran.
- 06He noted feminist groups have Supreme Court backing but said the military fears them regardless.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 1 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
