Women in israeli army

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.

Female IDF combat soldiers.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, April 27, 2026.

'We won't stand for this': IDF chief condemns soldiers who stole property in Lebanon

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


'There will be an empty chair for you at the table every Shabbat'

Father of soldier killed in training accident salutes his son after giving a moving eulogy.

Funeral for soldier accidently killed in training exercise

Rabbi Aviner: 'Religious women enlisting in IDF destroying soul of state'

"A girl who enlists to the IDF...is contributing to the destruction of the state," says rabbi.

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner

Poll: Most Israelis back equal representation for women in Knesset

Over half of Jewish Israelis would not vote for a party that does not include women in its list, a poll released by women's leadership organization WePower found Wednesday.

Shelly Yacimovich

IDF recruits to attend massive TA event Wednesday

The event will provide the opportunity for prospective soldiers to meet their future comrades and see performances by top Israeli musicians.

Soldiers site on their vehicle as the sun sets over the Negev.

Orbach defends opposition to women serving as combat soldiers

According to Orbach, separating genders could, in some cases, be helpful.

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Bill could revoke IDF exemptions from women who lie about being religious

Bill means to "plug the gap through which girls evade enlistment by falsely declaring they're religious."

Caracal soldiers on a 20k march.

Rabbinical association says permissible in Jewish law for women to serve in IDF

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner says group lacks legitimacy and authority to make such a ruling.

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