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Historic first: IDF appoints first woman to command missile ship

In a last-minute decision, the officer, identified as Maj. R., was informed only in recent days that she had successfully completed her qualifications and would become the first woman to command an Israeli Navy missile ship

Yoav Zitun | 02.18.26

Religious female tank soldier slams rabbis' letter: 'Look what women did on Oct. 7'

In a letter to the prime minister, rabbis voiced concern over integrating women into the Armored Corps; Tal Sarah Biton, who enlisted in the first female tank pilot program in the Caracal Battalion and has since been discharged, said: 'Those who speak don’t know. I must not be prevented from doing what I am capable of'

Gal Ganot | 02.18.26

IDF women face PTSD in unique ways and support systems must catch up

There are tens of thousands of women serving in frontline roles in the IDF; speakers at the ICAR Collective Summit urged better data, tailored treatment and institutional change to help them deal with their combat PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.18.26

Senior rabbis urge Netanyahu to halt plan to integrate women into Armored Corps frontline roles

Religious Zionist leaders warn that integrating women into frontline combat roles in the Armored Corps will harm operational readiness and deter Torah-observant soldiers

Shilo Freid | 02.18.26

Smotrich: I would urge my daughter not to enlist in the military

Finance minister said his opposition to women serving in combat roles is based on religious and professional considerations, including concerns about mixed-gender units

ynet | 02.16.26

Watch: Police rescue female soldiers from Haredi mob in Bnei Brak

Two soldiers on welfare duty mistaken for draft officers, sparking clashes in ultra-Orthodox city; police evacuate them as protesters overturn a patrol car and burn a motorcycle

ynet correspondents | 02.15.26

IDF spokesperson says women essential to combat operations, doubters 'ignore reality'

Defrin made the remarks following the broadcast of a documentary on Channel 14 titled 'Equality or Burden – The Struggle Over the Character of the IDF,' which cast doubt on the contribution of women combat soldiers

Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot | 02.02.26

Reservist charged with raping young female soldier at guard post

According to the indictment, a reservist met the 19-year-old soldier while driving her to duty, later assaulted and raped her at a remote post; his lawyers claim it was consensual; the IDF says it will act with zero tolerance

Yoav Zitun | 01.28.26

הצורך הוא אבי ההמצאה - מנשא לקטועי יד, אפוד מותאם לנשים

A body-fitted vest for women and a baby carrier for amputees: practical design solutions shaped by the war

The war exposed an urgent need for practical, pain-free solutions for everyday function; three industrial design students developed prototype products to improve quality of life — and now the hope is they will move beyond theory into real-world use

Limor Gal | 01.17.26

IDF set to launch new pilot program for female combat soldiers

Some 30 women were included in the pilot that was halted last year due to the women's failure to meet physical and combat fitness requirements for program; Ynet has learned that selections will begin next month for the new pilot, which is expected to launch in November

Gal Ganot | 01.07.26

חמש קצינות לשעבר במחלקת שו״ן, שלקחו חלק במאמצי השבת החטופים

'Every death is our failure': the women who worked around the clock to bring hostages home

In a deeply moving interview, the women of the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters reveal the intelligence work, negotiations and emotional toll behind efforts to bring captives home — and the cost when they did not

Gal Ganot | 12.15.25

מעיין די במהלך השירות. "אחרי השחרור מ'עוקץ' אימצתי את קליאו"

'I revealed my Star of David necklace in front of BDS activists': from UK antisemitism to aliyah

At six, Maayan D. moved with her family to England; after facing antisemitism at university, she returned to Israel alone at 19, enlisted in the IDF and is now active in public diplomacy

Maya Benita | 11.30.25

Fashion designer Elie Tahari honors Israeli female soldiers with Miami runway show

Jerusalem-born designer becomes visibly emotional discussing injured soldiers; Nov. 6 event features IDF veterans on runway wearing Tahari couture; Yedidim collaborates with Soireee Events on launch of initiative directing online sales to support female combat soldiers; designer's personal military service fuels decades-spanning commitment

ynet Global | 11.05.25

הלוחמות הפרמדיקיות שמתמרנות עם הלוחמים ברצועת עזה

Female IDF soldiers fight for lives in Gaza: ‘Announcements about fallen troops hit hard’

Inside Gaza’s most dangerous sectors, the 74th Battalion's all-female medical team maneuvers under fire, making life-and-death decisions in seconds and caring for wounded soldiers amidst constant danger

Hagar Kochavi | 08.22.25

IDF roles for women: The seven less-known options for female soldiers

The military offers diverse specialized roles for service, all requiring rigorous training, technical expertise and physical resilience; here are some of the niche ones to consider

Galit Hareli | 07.01.25

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