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Religious schools' role in recruiting Religious Zionist soldiers
The article discusses the role of religious institutions and religious education in Israel, particularly "Yeshivot Hesder" and "Mikhna," in preparing and guiding youth to enter military service. It emphasizes the connection between Torah study and military training. These institutions were established in the 1950s and have evolved to become part of a religious-nationalist ideology that links religious duty with patriotism. Thousands of students are trained annually, and a high percentage of them are sent to combat units (about 80% of Hesder graduates). These institutions contribute to strengthening the presence of the religious nationalist stream within the military, especially in the context of the war in Gaza, and work to reshape the role of religion in military and political traditions. Their influence is significantly affected by the settler environment, which impacts the pathways of training and military service.
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