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 Challenges include outdated data, identification issues, and limited enforcement.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.
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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."
"I admire every soldier. Despite the pain, I must keep telling my story - so you know why we are here today. You are our true victory," said Sarah Weinstein.
Instead of a government minister participating in the ceremony, Likud MK Eti Atiya will arrive in Daliyat al-Carmel as the government representative.
The IDF has developed and deployed a range of remote-operated tools aimed at neutralizing danger while keeping soldiers our of harm's way.
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