https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/16-givati-soldiers-sent-to-prison-for-refusing-to-enter-apc-with-female-paramedicContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/16-givati-soldiers-sent-to-prison-for-refusing-to-enter-apc-with-female-paramedichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/16-givati-soldiers-sent-to-prison-for-refusing-to-enter-apc-with-female-paramedic#u53656Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:41:02 +0000The Israel Defense Forces sent 16 male Givati soldiers to military prison after they refused to enter an armored personnel carrier containing a female paramedic. While some sources report these soldiers face court-martial for refusing a mission, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly supported the men. Smotrich stated the soldiers were exercising their right to serve while preserving their faith and values and adhering to the Joint Service Order. One source claims the event was not an operational mission but occurred for the sake of confrontation.Why it mattersThis incident highlights