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Rabbi Supports Soldiers Jailed for Refusing Mixed-Gender Medic Duty
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon defended soldiers jailed for refusing to serve with a female paramedic, calling their punishment unjust and a communication failure by the IDF. He also warned the incident could deter Haredi enlistment.
- 01Rabbi Levanon supports soldiers jailed for refusing mixed-gender medic duty.
- 02He claims a communication breakdown led to the soldiers' punishment.
- 03The rabbi argues the IDF should admit its mistake and cancel the sentence.
- 04He warns the incident sends a negative message to Haredi recruits.
- 05The soldiers were jailed for refusing to board an APC with a female paramedic.
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