19 religious pre-army academy heads say students will not serve in mixed-gender units

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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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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026

19 religious pre-army academy heads say students will not serve in mixed-gender units

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026

Religious Pre-Military Academy Heads Join Call Against Mixed Units

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 15, 2026

19 pre-army yeshiva heads tell students to avoid mixed-gender combat units

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