IDF Women

Inside the IDF’s female field intelligence unit spying deep inside Syria – exclusive

Commander hints that the IDF is not leaving Syria any time soon, despite US-sponsored talks

ISRAELI/SYRIAN border fence near IDF Position 720 at the Israel-Syria-Jordan tri-border.
 IDF's women Operational Hummer Driving Instructors seen at a gas station in the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights on February 8, 2024.

The women shaping Israel's front line strategy against Iran: Inside the IDF's war bunker

 (L) STAFF SGT. NOA COHEN, 21, was wounded on Oct. 7, 2023.

Wounded IDF soldiers: ‘At this home, we choose life’

 Female combat paramedic soldiers, September 24, 2024.

Knesset c'mtee to discuss female soldiers' rights, haredi IDF integration


Female tank commanders petition Supreme Court to serve in Armored Corps

The petition by the two women is the second one to be filed against the decision to bar women from serving in tanks.

Israeli female soldiers walk in front of a tank during an exercise at the end of their tank instructors course at Shizafon base

IDF increases number of female combat soldiers in co-ed units

While co-ed battalions used to be considered an exception, the situation today is different, and the IDF's current need for female fighters is described as a critical operational need.

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

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