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IDF Admits Shabbat Training Exercise Was Unnecessary and Infringed on Soldiers' Rights
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By Itsik Brandwein
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
The IDF confirmed that a training exercise held on Shabbat in August 2026 by the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion was unnecessary and infringed on soldiers' religious practices. The military acknowledged the error after soldiers complained, stating the brigade rabbi was not informed and no operational need existed.
- 01IDF admits Shabbat training exercise lacked operational necessity.
- 02Exercise infringed on soldiers' religious way of life.
- 03Brigade rabbi was not informed of the training.
- 04Incident followed soldiers' complaints to Arutz Sheva.
- 05Company commander acknowledged error and faced review.
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