IDF soldiers who refused to board APC with female medic face court-martial — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-soldiers-who-refused-to-board-apc-with-female-medic-face-court-martialContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. IDF soldiers face court-martial for refusing to serve with female medichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-soldiers-who-refused-to-board-apc-with-female-medic-face-court-martialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-soldiers-who-refused-to-board-apc-with-female-medic-face-court-martial#u53492Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:30:39 +000016 Givati soldiers were sentenced to prison for refusing to enter an APC with a female paramedic. The incident sparked tensions within the unit and drew reactions from Israeli officials. The soldiers' actions were defended by some, including Finance Minister Smotrich, while others, such as Eisenkot and Lapid, expressed criticism.Why it mattersThe incident highlights ongoing challenges within the Israeli military regarding the integration of female soldiers into certain units and roles. The Givati Brigade is an elite infantry unit with a strong religious presence among its soldiers. The ca