
The IDF is preparing to disband the Givati Brigade's haredi Tomer Company after not meeting enlistment goals and a continued decline of demand in the haredi community.
According to a report by Galei Tzahal, Ground Forces Commander Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai recently ordered the company closed. The Ground Force Command recently discussed the future of the Tomer Company, which has not succeeded in reaching its enlistment objectives.
The Givati Battalion supports the disbandment of the company and is examining its future. Today, the company consists of only two squads, which are made up of Religious Zionist soldiers, possibly due to the army's forming haredi units that are for male soldiers only, and not haredi ones.
The IDF is also looking into closing the Paratroopers Brigade's haredi Hetz Company because it did not meet its enlistment goals.
The IDF Spokesperson commented that "in recent months, there were several discussions regarding the integration of haredi soldiers in the Ground Forces. During the discussions, many matters were discussed, among them, the way to utilize the enlistees and the variety of jobs and units, but no decisions have been made yet."