Under Israeli conscription laws, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may draft recruits from three communities: the Jews, the Druze, and the Circassians. As the latter two communities are less populous, their women are not required to serve.

Sep 7, 2024 · 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...

Sep 6, 2024 · This article will explore the history, challenges, and triumphs of female soldiers in the IDF, highlighting their journey toward equality and recognition in a traditionally male-dominated environment.

2 days ago · In November, the IDF launched a pilot program for women to serve in infantry mobility units and there are plans for another pilot program for female soldiers to serve in the Armored Corps in ...

Jun 7, 2022 · Women will now be able to serve in combat positions in the elite helicopter-borne search and rescue Unit 669 (which was announced last week), in the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, and...

Elinor Joseph (Arabic: آلينور جوزف, Hebrew: אלינור ג'וזף; born 1991 in Jish, Israel) is an Israeli-Arab soldier who has served with the Caracal Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since 2010. She became the first Arab woman ever to serve in a combat role in the Israeli military. [1]

Oct 23, 2023 · Ben-Yehuda summoned troops from the mixed-gender, infantry combat Caracal Battalion and made her intentions clear: "We are going out to eliminate terrorists. Infiltration into Israel is happening,...

Jun 23, 2021 · As of 2021, women make up about 40% of the IDF's conscript soldiers and about 25% of the officer corps. In 2018, about 10,000 women served in the IDF in permanent service.

In September 2019, Lt. Col. G. (last names of active-duty soldiers are not published) became the first woman to command an Israeli Air Force squadron. The 35-year-old joined the IDF in 2003 and became a specialist in piloting transport aircraft.

Mar 8, 2024 · The Oketz unit and their dogs from the Marom Special Operations Brigade have helped find numerous terrorist threats in Gaza. Female soldiers played a major role in the war, the IDF has said.