Smotrich lambastes IDF over jailing of soldiers who refused to serve with female medic

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has sharply criticized the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for jailing soldiers who refused to serve alongside a female medic. Smotrich claimed that the military is antagonizing the segment of the public that serves and contributes the most. These remarks have drawn fierce condemnation from opposition leaders, who accused the far-right minister of harming the IDF and sowing division within the military ranks. The IDF has not yet issued an official response to these allegations.