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The News
According to reports from The Times of Israel, former Israeli finance minister and opposition leader, Smotrich, has strongly criticized the Israeli military for the arrest of soldiers who refused to serve alongside a female medic.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this issue highlights the growing tensions in Israeli society regarding gender equality within military service. In a broader context, Israel faces increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining soldiers, particularly within the more extreme right-wing sectors, where certain traditional views are being restricted.
