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Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate programs despite women’s rights warnings

Law allows approved institutions to offer voluntary, gender-separated master’s and doctoral classes; medical school deans warn it could undermine training and endanger public health, while supporters say it will remove barriers for Haredi women

Sharon Kidon, Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 07.16.26

'Two months after my son was killed in the IDF, I gave birth; I nursed my baby and sobbed'

Two months after her eldest son, IDF soldier Yosef Haim Tzvi, was killed in a training accident, artist Yael Serlin gave birth to her seventh child; 'It was like holding life at both of its ends,' she says of navigating new life amid overwhelming grief.

Yael Garty | 07.15.26

Tampons found to contain heavy metals — but the real risk may surprise you

Discovery of lead and arsenic in tampons raised safety concerns, but new FDA analysis examined whether they are absorbed by the body and found reassuring results

Tzur Gueta | 07.14.26

Women in leadership take center stage at WO.men CEO Summit 2026

Female executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers gathered at WO.men CEO Summit 2026, where ynet Global CEO Sharon Shalmon Esman and Keter Group CEO Udi Sagi discussed inclusive leadership, AI and women’s role in shaping Israel’s economy

ynet Global | 07.07.26

Women activists protest in Aleppo against what they say is inadequate female representation in Syria's newly formed People's Assembly

‘Representation is not just numbers’: Syrian women push for real political power

As Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape, activists say a rise in female lawmakers will matter only if women can shape legislation and oversight

Rizik Alabi/ The Media Line | 07.06.26

'I was about to get married at 14 - then police arrived': The 'Taliban girl' who broke free

Rose Feldman grew up covered from head to toe, moving at night to evade authorities and preparing for marriage before police stopped her wedding; years later, one phone call gave her the courage to leave the cult for good

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 07.05.26

Can yesterday’s criteria identify tomorrow’s women scientists?

In the age of AI, many girls may already possess the interdisciplinary strengths future science demands - but these talents must be recognized and nurtured if they are to open doors to technological and scientific careers

Ruth Shoham/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.01.26

Hundreds of female IDF officers to Zamir: ‘Exclusion of women threatens national security’

Officers warned pressure from outside religious actors is damaging military discipline and operational effectiveness, while Zamir told rabbis army needs every combat soldier, male and female, to meet its operational needs

Gal Ganot, Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.24.26

צילומים: דנה קופל, אפי שריר, רומינה הנדלין | עיבוד תמונה: תמיר משרקי

Women challenge Israel's male religious establishment: 'My daughter will know a woman can rule on Jewish law'

About two months ago, three women made Israeli history by taking the rabbinate’s official ordination exams; now the trailblazing rabbis recount the tense test day, family reactions and the next step toward full equality

Tia Barak | 06.20.26

Not just her ovaries: The syndrome that disrupts the metabolism of millions of women

Findings from international studies conducted over the past decade shatter everything we thought about polycystic ovary syndrome and provide an explanation for why women who suffer from the problem have such a hard time losing weight

Noga Shavit-Raz, Liora Houbara | 06.19.26

Why women with ADHD may seem unreliable, and what is really happening

Smart, capable women with ADHD may promise deadlines they fully intend to meet, then freeze, panic or give quick answers under pressure; expert Inbal Green says the pattern is often driven by overwhelm, shame, time blindness and fear of disappointing others

Maya Benita | 06.17.26

The ADHD trait that can make women seem unreliable

For many women with ADHD, promises made in good faith can go unfulfilled, leading others to see them as unreliable or dishonest; Experts say 'fibbing' is often a survival response driven by overwhelm, shame, time blindness and fear of rejection

Maya Benita | 06.17.26

Israel women’s rugby sevens team claims bronze at European championship in Andorra

After an opening loss to Finland, Israel rebounded with dominant wins over Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria before edging Slovakia 14-12 in the third-place playoff

ynet Global | 06.15.26

Women dominate Israeli medical schools but vanish from surgery and top-paying roles

Despite women making up 63% of medical students, their share drops through licensing, specialization, and high-paying fields; gender pay gaps persist, with structural barriers and household roles limiting career advancement in medicine

Or Hadar | 06.10.26

The Third International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference in Abu Dhabi

Women changemakers from across MENA gather in Abu Dhabi to advance regional dialogue

Delegates from across the Middle East and North Africa discuss peacebuilding, tolerance and cross-border partnerships, while a new study finds most women-led organizations in the region already engage in regional cooperation

ynet Global | 06.04.26

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