Gender equality in israel

Record number of women expected in next Knesset, but only seven in Netanyahu's coalition

The highest projection indicates that a record-breaking 35 women could be elected, whereas the lowest projected figure would maintain the same demographics as the current Knesset.

OCTOBER 20, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap

This initiative is a response to persistent gender gaps in the high-tech industry, both in representation across technical and managerial positions and in salary levels.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FROM LEFT: Ziva Glanz of Haredi Public, Lali Deri of People of Israel, Democrats MK Naama Lazimi, Yashar candiate Inbar Yehezkeli, Pnina Tameno-Shete of Blue and White, Israel First candidate Sharren Haskell, and journalist Dafna Liel. (WIZO).

Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality

A WIZO survey found that 54% of respondents wanted parties to present clear plans to advance women, as election candidates were questioned about safety, equal pay, and representation.

OCTOBER 11, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Women make up roughly a quarter of Israel’s Knesset, but their representation thins considerably at the highest levels of political power.

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Where are all the women? Why Israel still struggles to put women at the top of politics

As Israel heads to elections, women remain present in politics but largely absent from its highest ranks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2026|ByCHANI KAPLAN

Tel Aviv asks residents: How do we make city gender-equal?

The Tel Aviv Municipality offers residents a chance to make social change in the public sector.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

Rothschild Boulevard scene, Tel Aviv, 2020

Equal pay day: women still earn less in Israel

Despite the fact that the number of women who entered the Israeli workforce over the past years has increased, women still earn less than men.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020ByDANIEL NISINMAN

YOUNG WOMEN study at Jerusalem’s Midreshet Lindenbaum

Legislative committee approves bill for gender salary equality

According to the bill, employers who employ over 100 employees will be forced by law to publish an annual report detailing the differences in salary between women and men in the organization.

JULY 6, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL