‘You Can be Haredi and a Warrior’: Israel Declares First Orthodox Battalion Operational

Israel's first Orthodox battalion, the Yonatan Battalion, is now fully operational, completing its inaugural drill in the Golan Heights on Feb 11.

Pesach Benson

February 11, 2026 at 1:25 pm • 1 min read

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