Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir finally approved the 'General Staff Orders' for the integration of young ultra-Orthodox people into the army.
According to a report this evening (Thursday) by Yoeli Barim on Channel 13, the orders are intended to bring about a situation in which every Haredi soldier will be able to maintain the lifestyle that was customary at home until enlistment.
Among the orders that will be included in the IDF law in some of the tracks: a complete ban on women entering the base and a ban on soldiers exposing themselves to women.
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In addition, the commanders of the soldiers will be exclusively observant and there will be an obligation to study Torah and pray in some of the tracks.
Tonight's edition: The Chief of Staff has finally approved the General Staff orders for the integration of the Haredim into the army. Among the orders that will be included in the IDF law in some of the tracks:
1. A complete ban on women entering the base and a ban on soldiers exposing themselves to women.
2. Observant commanders only
3. Obligation to study Torah and pray
An external rabbinical committee will oversee the implementation of the ordinances. pic.twitter.com/94kLqkbEFK— Yoeli Brim yoeli brim (@yoeli_brim) January 29, 2026
The order states that soldiers will be able to receive food in a number of servings according to their custom at home.
They will be exempt from wearing uniforms in Haredi concentrations.
The customary oath of allegiance in the IDF will be replaced by a declaration of allegiance.
In addition, an external rabbinical committee will be formed to oversee the implementation of the orders.
In the Haredi sector, these orders are defined as a basic condition for their integration into the IDF. On the other hand, women's organizations claim that the new orders could lead to harm to the integration and status of women within the army.
