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Natzach Yehuda Fighter Punished for Smoking Cigarette on Sabbath
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Kan News · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
An IDF soldier from the Natzach Yehuda Battalion was punished with confinement and combat duty removal for smoking on the Sabbath, sparking criticism over the severity of the penalty.
- 01A Natzach Yehuda soldier was punished for smoking on the Sabbath with 10 days confinement.
- 02He was removed from combat duties following the incident.
- 03The soldier has a Haredi background and served over two years in Gaza and Lebanon.
- 04He was about one month from discharge at the time of the incident.
- 05Critics called the punishment disproportionate.
- 06The IDF has not yet responded to the case.
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