The first 50 ultra-Orthodox soldiers have been drafted into the IDF's new Haredi brigade, known as the Hasmonean Brigade. Another 100 older Haredi men are being drafted into the brigade's first reserve company. The IDF says the recruitment of these soldiers is a significant milestone in establishing the brigade and expanding the number of ultra-Orthodox community members in IDF service. The soldiers will undergo additional combat training before being sent to the reserve company.