IDF Women

Under the radar: The program bringing ultra-Orthodox women into the IDF

Haredi women assist other like-minded women in joining the military, with exciting new avenues of exploration, and without compromising their way of life

Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin, former Israel Air Force commander, awards Esti Solomon the Above and Beyond medal for the program to integrate haredi women into the air force.
Head of the Arabic media desk at the IDF Spokesperson Unit Major "Captain" Ella Waweya; highest ranked Arab Muslim IDF soldier. 20.7.2024.

Captain Ella trades desk for the field as IDF's new Arab spokesperson

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'


IAF Air Traffic Control Division: The eyes of the sky

‘For pilots, their missions are the most important thing, and we help them complete their missions’

On shift at the Hatzor Air Force Base.

Female combat soldiers in light infantry units to be exempt from reserves

IDF says female combat soldiers in co-ed units "called up for missions based on operational needs.”

Women in an IDF combat unit help one of their fellow fighters during a training exercise

Chief IDF defense attorney: sexual harassment 'not a phenomenon’ in IDF

“Commanders who have dedicated their entire lives to the military system find themselves in danger of getting fired or facing financial ruin for complaints about minor actions."

IDF medical officers take part in a drill (Illustrative)

Smotrich bashed for speaking out against mixed IDF units

Former IDF chief of staff Moshe Ya’alon responded that, "the IDF women’s service... contributes to Israel’s security. No Smotrich would stop or restrict... women’s integration into the IDF."

Netanyahu and Smotrich

Bus runs into Haredi protestors in Jerusalem

The Haredi protestors were blocking the Shabbat Square intersection in Jerusalem in protest against the arrest of a girl who claimed she was religious to avoid drafting into the IDF.

Extremist haredi men protest against jail sentences for draft dodgers.

Book review: A snapshot of bravery

Today, Israel is a strong, self-sustaining and innovative country. Men and women, girls and boys have built this little country, together.

A SELECTION of photos of women in the IDF from inside ‘Women on the Front Lines.’

Women in combat: IDF soldiers on guard over Passover

The "Magazine" speaks with some of the women in IDF combat units remaining on guard across Israel during the holiday.

Women in an IDF combat unit help one of their fellow fighters during a training exercise

IDF: Women won't serve in the Armored Corps

Military says decision was made several months ago due to the need of "significant increase in manpower and infrastructure."

Tank commanders in the IDF

IDF Manpower head: Not all combat positions suitable for women

A record breaking 1,000 women drafted into combat positions this summer

IDF Caracal soldier

To help reduce abortions, IDF to offer 'day-after pills' to soldiers

The abortion process is costly for the IDF, which spent NIS 4 million on the abortions of last year.

Women in the IDF