Female israeli soldiers
‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families
“Olim (immigrant) soldiers who come from abroad to Israel do it purely out of a sense of Zionism and because they really want to take part in helping Israel and helping the IDF.”
IDF women's tank unit program to start in November, Zamir announces
Three female soldiers wounded by settlers while clearing illegal West Bank outpost
In first, woman completes IDF Sayeret Matkal course, set to join operational service
On Remembrance Day, soldiers remember their fallen fathers
For these soldiers, whose fathers died serving Israel, their service in the IDF takes on a special meaning.
Forging ahead
Reuters correspondent Allyn Fisher-Ilan weighs in on the current challenges female journalists face today, and what needs to be done in order to move forward.
Fierce, fighting and observant
Female combat soldiers are proving there is no conflict in serving one’s country and serving God.
Women’s military service not extended
Special Knesset committee votes not to extend female service by 4 months.
IDF looks on with concern as 'people's army' model faces challenges
The military recognizes that Israeli society is undergoing natural and rapid changes, but it is keen on preserving the model of a people’s army and is worried that this concept is under threat.
Knesset committee votes to shorten men's army service to 32 months
Opponents argue that bill could cause severe personnel shortages, forces need to extend females' service.