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Hesder Yeshivas Union Criticizes Military Punishment for Refusal
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By שילֹה פריד
First reported by Walla · Aug 31, 2026
What happened
The Union of Hesder Yeshivas criticized the IDF's punishment of 16 soldiers who refused an operational patrol with a female paramedic, deeming it disproportionate. The union cited religious concerns and a crisis of trust with command as contributing factors to the soldiers' refusal.
- 01Hesder Yeshivas Union calls military punishment for soldiers' refusal disproportionate.
- 02Soldiers refused patrol with female paramedic citing religious concerns.
- 03Union highlights ongoing issues of mixed-gender units in IDF operations.
- 04Hesder Yeshivas warns of conflict between faith and military duty for soldiers.
- 05Union calls for army to address trust issues and religious observance.
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