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'The Maccabees of our Time:' IDF Chief of Staff Zamir honors ultra-orthodox brigade
The Hasmonean Brigade began drafting its first soldiers in January, representing a significant development amid ongoing debates over military service by ultra-Orthodox men. By Vered Weiss, The Media Line IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marked the final night of Chanukah on Sunday by lighting the eighth candle alongside soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade, the Israel Defense Forces’ first ultra-Orthodox combat unit, highlighting the inte…
Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir at candlelight vigil with the Hasmonean Brigade: "We are building a groundbreaking generation of ultra-Orthodox commanders - the IDF must be open to all populations"
The Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, chose to light the eighth candle of Hanukkah this evening (Sunday) with the ultra-Orthodox soldiers, fighters of the "Hashomonaim" Brigade. The Chief of Staff addressed the fighters and said: "You are the Maccabees of our time - you are at the heart of operational activity, protecting the people of Israel, the Land of Israel and the Jewish tradition while maintaining a Haredi lifestyle, and are an exampl…
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