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After ToI exposé, Knesset panel to discuss adapting IDF uniforms for female troops
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Following a Times of Israel exposé that found female combat troops in the Israel Defense Forces are still being given uniforms, boots and tactical equipment made for men, the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will hold a discussion on addressing the matter.
The discussion on adapting the clothes and equipment for female soldiers — who make up 20% of combat servicepeople — will be held in a fast-tracked manner due to its importance.
Yesh Atid MK Merav Ben-Ari of the opposition has asked, in coordination with the coalition, to convene the meeting. Also joining the bipartisan request were Yisrael Beytenu MK Sharon Nir and National Unity MK Michael Biton of the opposition, and Religious Zionism MK Michal Woldiger and Likud MK Keti Shitrit of the coalition.
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