These vehicles, equipped with the latest medical technology, are designed to evacuate injured soldiers even under fire.
Zamir has emphasized the shift to sending a draft notice to every 16.5-year-old haredi male, something which has generally not been done in the past.
As Israel expands its Gaza campaign, reservists who once questioned the system now report for duty.
The IDF will fall short of its 2024 goal of 4,800 Haredi recruits, with only about 2,800 expected. Challenges include outdated data, identification issues, and limited enforcement.
This incident follows the IDF sending out call-up orders for tens of thousands of reservists starting Sunday.
40-year-old woman injured on way to shelter during Yemen missile sirens • Gaza flotilla claims drone attack
The purpose of the ceremony is to honor outstanding soldiers in the IDF.
An IDF reserve soldier was seriously wounded on Wednesday after an IED exploded in the West Bank.
Independence Day 2025 means we should celebrate Israel’s rebirth while honoring its ongoing struggles.
The IDF said it "regrets this serious incident and continues to conduct thorough review processes to draw operational lessons and evaluate additional measures to prevent such events in the future."
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