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19 religious pre-army academy heads say students will not serve in mixed-gender units
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67% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Nineteen heads of religious pre-army academies said they will not send students to mixed-gender units, joining a broader protest over female integration in combat roles. The IDF said it will continue following its joint-service policy and assign troops based on operational needs.
- 0119 pre-army academy heads backed a ban on student service in mixed units.
- 02The statement followed a planned pilot to integrate female soldiers.
- 03The IDF said it will keep applying its joint-service order.
- 04Last week, 25 hesder yeshiva heads said they would stop sending students to the Armored Corps.
- 05The rabbis said tank service with women is religiously forbidden and harms combat ability.
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