The genocide in Gaza, and the need for fresh recruits, has turbocharged a domestic divide in Israel over military service

Two female Israeli army soldiers were chased by Haredi men in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on 15 February 2026 (David Keshet/X/Times of Israel/Screen grab)

Published date: 16 February 2026 17:59 GMT

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