Chief of staff: Yeshiva students are significant force in IDF
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Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi responded to criticism of the IDF hesder yeshivas program, saying "yeshiva students come to the IDF armed with faith and a strong desire to contribute."
Ashkenazi, speaking at the Modiin hesder yeshiva, added that yeshiva students have long been a significant force in the IDF command. (Hanan Greenberg)
