Woman soldiers

As war continues, it's time to empower Israeli women - opinion

A call for action in times of crisis: we must ensure Israeli women are given the tools to succeed and are empowered to lead.

Female combat soldiers in the mixed-gender Caracal Battalion train in urban warfare.
 Women protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, June 28, 2022.

Empowering women: Israel's Knesset hosts special conference for International Women's Day

 Ahuva Turgeman - BBB Group CEO.

Ahuva Turgeman - BBB Group CEO - Women's Day 2024

all-female battalion of tank operators deployed on the Egyptian border

All-female tank crew begins operations on Egyptian border


In a first, female tank crews deployed to Egyptian border

The IDF is holding its second pilot program to help determine if women should be integrated on a regular basis into armored units.

Female crews will operate a Merkava IV tank near Egyptian border as part of final test in pilot program

First woman appointed as artillery fire commander for Givati Brigade

In her new role, Hamra will be responsible for providing artillery support for the Givati infantry Brigade when it maneuvers in enemy territory in future conflicts.

SOLDIERS OF the Bardales Battalion prepare for urban warfare training near Nitzanim. Formed in 2014, Bardales is an IDF infantry combat battalion comprised of 50% female soldiers.

Yemenite leader: Houthis' recruitment of women is a ticking time bomb

More than abusing women, the Houthis are weaponizing the women they conquer

Armed Houthi women vow to fight US, Saudi Arabia, Israel

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

‘Sparks’ encourages Bukhari women to join IDF

Program puts candidates through nursing school or other training before serving in military

A female IDF soldier shaking out a blanket during a week-long survival course for women in the infantry at an undisclosed location in Israel

When The Rabbis are scared all means are Kosher

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Two female soldiers drop out of pilot program testing women in tanks

The pilot program began in August with 15 female recruits and is set to finish in March 2018.

An IDF soldier stands atop a tank near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria

1 in 6 female soldiers report sexual harassment in IDF

The majority of female soldiers who reported being sexually harassed said they had been harassed more than once during their service.

Israeli soldiers of Caracal battalion

IDF puts female soldiers in tanks in new pilot program

Can the addition of women to the Armored Corps boost its popularity?

A SOLDIER paints the face of a comrade.

August 13, 2017: Trump and Twitter

"With regard to 'Tillerson: Trump’s tough talk aims to send message' (August 10), the exponential growth of social media on the Internet is symptomatic of the devolution of public discourse..."

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IDF chief: Women have a unique role in the navy

32 cadets, including two females, graduate from officers course.

A NAVAL OFFICER takes a measurement during a drill at sea.