A female logistics officer serving in the Israel Defense Forces was refused entry to a military installation located on Mount Hermon by Haredi soldiers. The incident occurred despite established military regulations that permit professional personnel, regardless of gender, to access such facilities in the course of their duties. The IDF has acknowledged the event, confirming that the officer was blocked specifically because of her gender. This situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding the integration of female personnel within units composed primarily of ultra-Orthodox soldiers, who often adhere to strict religious guidelines concerning interactions with women.
Source : The Jerusalem Post
Photo : The Jerusalem Post
