Israel women in combat
'Bravery never belonged to one gender': Israel's female combat legacy preserved in Ashkelon
As female combat soldiers take center stage in Israel’s current war, a historic site preserves the stories of women who have defended the state
From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema
As women join IDF combat units, military kit must be redesigned to fit them - opinion
Female IDF soldiers' trauma overlooked despite historic mobilization: 'We need to be seen'
A new era for The Jerusalem Report - from the editor
From women in combat to shifts in the haredi world, this issue is all about change – starting with us.
New IDF record: Over 5,000 women recruited for combat roles last year
Female combat soldiers currently serve in a variety of combat units, not just in support roles but at the core of operational defense.
Shooting like a girl: Meet the IDF's exceptional female combat soldiers
Military Affairs - On October 7, IDF female soldiers proved their prowess in combat, defying expectations and demonstrating exceptional skill. Their heroism continues to reshape military roles.
Gallant says 'dramatic change' coming in integrating more women in IDF combat roles
Debates over the inclusion of female combat soldiers have raged in Israel since the beginning of the war.
Less than 50% of Israeli men believe women are capable of being combat soldiers
Only 65% of Israelis believe a woman can be IDF chief-of-staff; little over half of Israeli men believe women can hold combat positions.
Peres Center honors women heroes of October 7 with medal of distinction
The ceremony aims to highlight the courage, initiative, and resilience of women who have made significant impacts on the battlefield, and throughout Israeli society amid the ongoing conflict.
Squad of female IDF combat troops eliminated nearly 100 Hamas terrorists
Lt.-Col. Or Ben Yehuda, Caracal Battalion, praises her troops' bravery against Hamas, silencing doubts about female combat soldiers with their training, heroism, and life-saving actions.
Thousands of recruits join IDF combat units this summer
478 of the new soldiers are recent immigrants, the majority of whom are lone soldiers.
One in five IDF combat soldiers have PTSD - report
There are about 5,000 such individuals, but it's estimated that there are 25,000 combat soldiers that are not diagnosed, with many of them not receiving sufficient treatment or any at all.
High Court: Should women serve in all IDF combat units?
The petitioners argued that women were able to meet the demands of a wide variety of heavy infantry and special units and the law demanded that women be admitted.
