Female israeli soldiers

In first, woman completes IDF Sayeret Matkal course, set to join operational service

The IDF announces its first female soldier to complete the elite Sayeret Matkal course, marking a historic milestone in Israel’s special forces as she prepares for future operations.

Soldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.
Soldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.

Hi-tech female artillery unit soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to 'Post'

Female IDF combat soldiers.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

IDF troops near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on February 27, 2026.

IDF colonel suspended due to sexual harassment investigation


Female tank commanders petition Supreme Court to serve in Armored Corps

The petition by the two women is the second one to be filed against the decision to bar women from serving in tanks.

Israeli female soldiers walk in front of a tank during an exercise at the end of their tank instructors course at Shizafon base

History in the making: Female cadet from Ivory Coast to graduate elite Air Force course

Lt. T's father moved to Israel 20 years ago from the West African nation.

IAF cadets of course 179.

IDF promotes first female officer to artillery corps battalion commander

This is not Major Efrat Kikov Levi's first time making IDF history; she was the first woman to be deputy battalion commander in Eged (artillery brigade) 282 and operations division 215 commander.

IDF officer Efrat Kikov Levi will be the first female artillery corps battalion commander.

Health charity concert canceled after refusing to include female artists

Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Firer, head of Ezra LeMarpe NGO, requested that women not sing at a benefit concert for his charity due to the religious prohibition on men listening to women sing.

Shlomo Artzi

Female recruits petition Supreme Court to let them serve in Armored Corps

Or Abramson and Maayan Halberstadt claim military is violating their rights by not allowing them to serve in tanks.

Female infantry soldiers of the Caracal Battalion carry a comrade on a stretcher during a 23-kilometer march marking the end of their training

Grandfather to IDF: Make prayer for soldiers' welfare for females, too

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau told the grandfather that his request would be evaluated by the Chief Rabbinate.

Israeli soldiers rest during a training session in Ben Shemen forest, near the city of Modi'in May 23, 2016.

What it's like to be an Israeli female combat soldier? - Photographer's Notebook

I was curious to see what the women actually did during their service, how happy they were with their choices, what motivated them, etc.

A female Israeli soldier takes part in a training session in Krav Maga at a military base in the Golan Heights, March 1, 2017

First six female recruits enlist to serve on Navy's new Sa'ar 6 missile ships

The soldiers will serve on the Sa'ar 5 until the INS Magen becomes operational in 2019.

The six female recruits who with serve aboard the Sa'ar missile ship

Double whammy: Female IDF officer downs Syrian jet and drone

Cpt. Or Na'aman, commander of the Patriot battery of the 138th battalion, also commanded interception of Syrian drone two weeks ago

Cpt. Or Na'aman, commander of the Patriot battery of the 138th battalion, also commanded interception of Syrian drone two weeks ago. Wednesday, 25 2018

IDF opens new track for religious women in Cyber Defense Directorate

The first all-female class of 23 students began September 1rst. They will enlist in IDF in June 2019.

Female IDF soldier in the J6/C4I Cyber Defense Directorate.