Israel recruits 50 into Ultra-Orthodox Brigade

The two companies enlisted today mark the initial step in establishing the ultra-orthodox brigade, a significant milestone in expanding the service of the ultra-orthodox sector in the IDF, particularly in light of the operational needs arising from the demands of the war

TEL AVIV, Israel – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF has kicked off recruitment into the Ultra-Orthodox Brigade (Hahashmonaim) enlisting 50 as part of initial recruitment.

“The First Recruitment for the Ultra-Orthodox Brigade ‘Hahashmonaim’ Is Underway”, IDF Spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari announced.

According to him, approximately 50 initial ultra-orthodox recruits have already been enlisted and will form the core of the first company in the brigade.

He said that by the end of the day, approximately 100 additional ultra-orthodox people will be enlisted for reserve service from the ultra-orthodox sector.

” They will begin six months of infantry training at Rifleman 07 level, after which they will become part of the brigade’s first reserves company.

‘Additionally, during the month, several supplementary enlistment rounds will take place, and recruits from these rounds will join the ongoing basic training process.

“The two companies enlisted today mark the initial step in establishing the ultra-orthodox brigade, a significant milestone in expanding the service of the ultra-orthodox sector in the IDF, particularly in light of the operational needs arising from the demands of the war”, he said.

The IDF Spokesman noted that in preparation for the brigade’s establishment, an extensive preparation process was undertaken, which included identifying and training personnel, adapting policies, renovating the training base, and adjusting it to accommodate the ultra-orthodox way of life.

“Throughout the day, additional enlistments of ultra-orthodox pre-recruits are taking place for various other tracks that have been established to facilitate their integration into the IDF”.