Despite appeals from their company commander and approval from the brigade rabbi, Givati troops refused to join the patrol, forcing its cancellation; the IDF says the incident is under investigation and disciplinary action will follow

Male soldiers declined to enter APC after woman was assigned to force; days earlier, intelligence servicewomen temporarily barred from outpost where Haredi soldiers were stationed

The incident comes as the IDF prepares to begin pilot programs allowing women to take on combat roles.