JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Israel Defense Forces on Monday unveiled a new directive that for the first time formally regulates the service of Haredi soldiers, creating voluntary tracks, religious accommodations, and oversight mechanisms.
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The directive introduces three service paths: the “Magen” Track, placing Haredi soldiers in all-male units, primarily in support roles; the “Herev” Track, a fully gender-segregated framework with male commanders and religious leadership; and the “David” Track, also known as the Hasmonean Brigade, where all personnel follow a religious lifestyle. Soldiers must declare a Haredi lifestyle and pass an interview to participate.
Accommodations include prayer schedules, stricter kosher standards, dress guidelines, and tailored educational programs. Women and other personnel may enter Haredi units only when operationally necessary, the IDF said.
The directive establishes oversight at multiple levels, including a new Chief of Staff Advisor for Haredi Affairs, Avinoam Emunah, and senior integration liaisons in each branch. Officials may consult rabbis and public figures, and the Defense Ministry’s comptroller will conduct audits, with civilian oversight possible.
Defense Minister Israel Katz described the directive as a “historic step” toward integrating Haredi citizens while respecting their religious lifestyle and emphasized their role in Israel’s defense.
The order will be formally issued as a binding General Staff directive across the IDF in the coming weeks.
Look at what’s happening now don’t believe an illusion because it makes you happy!! The fact is that the vast majority of Chareidim cannot uphold their religious standards in the army, maybe after reading the commenters its understood because its ridiculous to trust people who think your Judaism is cult like, or distorted to take it seriously.
You don’t gain the willingness of hareidim by sanctioning them, you gain it by showing that the aforementioned programs are truly in line with hareidy interests.
Which IDF unit serves Thursday-night Cholent?
If these guidelines are enforced then maybe it would be a good thing for Chareidi Jews who are not full time learners to go to the IDF
B”H, the tide is slowly turning. Da’as balebatim was pretty smart after all.
we know the Zionists lie, they have been saying all male training for decadres but ALWAYS ALWAYS lie, we cannot trust the Zionists.
One less excuse not to serve