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First female soldier to die in Gaza is one of many war heroines

Female courage seen in current war: Major E. rescued hostages and crashed on the Philadelphi Corridor; Staff Sergeant Agam Naim was killed in Rafah and Sergeant Gaia Tzubari was shot while treating wounded soldiers in Shijaiyah

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 09.19.24

Social media accounts use stolen photos of European women in pro-Trump influence campaign

Fake accounts with verified blue check marks push anti-vaccine misinformation, COVID-19 conspiracies and false information on US political issues

Ynetnews | 08.29.24

Unwanted chin hair again? Here's why it happens and when to worry

Let’s face it—this happens to all of us; dark or white hairs can sprout on women’s chins or necks; a dermatology specialist outlines eight possible reasons for hair growth in these troublesome areas

Dr. Sivan Mercer | 08.26.24

The current answer to Mamanet: Mamatennis

Following the success of the mothers' Catchball league, Mamanet, the latest trend has arrived: Mamatennis. Around 150 women across the country are now embracing tennis, forming new friendships, and leaving their children at home

Limor Gal | 08.17.24

Israeli study shows doctors less likely to take women's pain seriously

Research finds women face significant discrimination in pain treatment, and reveals women about 10% less likely to receive prescription for painkillers compared to men with same pain complaint

Eitan Gefen | 08.08.24

Shiite Muslim women mourn during Ashoura ritual.

In Iraq, a law that will ‘legalize pedophilia’ is on the table

Critics say that the amendment, which would create separate family law tracks for Sunni and Shiite Iraqis, would allow legal child marriage and harm women’s status

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 08.04.24

Women wearing burqas in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 7

The United Nations is at war against women

Opinion: Inaction is complicity - Equality for women is still in its infancy in large parts of the world and instead of standing up to gender apartheid, the UN’s cowardice is enabling it

Emily Schrader | 08.01.24

Empowering women's leadership in times of crisis

Opinion: Celebrating and supporting women in leadership roles remains essential for collective progress and prosperity; New event allows Israeli women to bring unique perspectives and skills crucial for navigating complex crises in diplomacy

Sonia Gomes de Mesquita | 07.29.24

Shin Bet to allow women to work as bodyguards

Israel joins the group of countries that allows women to guard prime ministers and presidents, including the US; These are the requirements to join the unit

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.24

Women more likely to be aggressive toward women with larger breast sizes, study finds

Research indicates women perceive their well-endowed peers as a threat or rival in attracting mates

Ynetnews | 07.15.24

Hilltop Girls build a new community in the West Bank

Half a dozen young women build first house in future West Bank community of Or Ahuvia, declaring it a step forward ‘for the future of the Jewish people’; 'This place is a perfect example of real feminism and women's power'

David Kozlovsky | 07.12.24

How to hit on men in 2024: the ultimate guide for women

We spoke to four eligible Israeli bachelors looking for a relationship, and decided to see how they would respond when a woman makes the first move; Will they pull back? Move forward? Show enthusiasm? Or perhaps display reluctance? Here are the answers

Adi Shaham | 07.08.24

The ultra-Orthodox woman who became a successful pilot

Naomi Schayek recounts her journey toward the secular world and her realization that she wanted to learn how to operate and fly aircraft

Maya Benita | 06.02.24

נשים חרדיות שהשתלבו במשמר האזרחי בירושלים

Haredi women packing heat, take arms to protect their community

A group of women from the ultra-Orthodox community asked the Israel Police to give them both the training and the weaponry required to pull their weight in safeguarding Jerusalem; 'I am truly doing my mission, what I feel needs to be done since October 7'

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 05.31.24

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית נגד ישראל באוניברסיטת קולומביה

Oblivious protesters leading West to social crisis and strategic catastrophe

Opinion: Many women are active participants in protests against Israel’s war to defeat Hamas, but they have not learned from history and may be missing the full picture

Dan Zamansky | 05.08.24