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Reservists in IDF’s new ultra-Orthodox brigade enter Gaza Strip for first time

By Emanuel Fabian 8 June 2025, 4:43 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

In a first, members of the IDF’s new brigade for ultra-Orthodox soldiers, known as the Hasmonean Brigade, entered the Gaza Strip as part of the offensive against Hamas.

The soldiers, who are all part of the Hasmonean Brigade’s reserve company, are set to operate in the northern Gaza area to assist with defensive and mop-up operations.

 

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