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.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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'

The Jerusalem Post interviewed a mixed female-male IDF firepower unit that is helping to fill combat manpower shortages.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Female IDF combat soldiers.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.

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

IDF colonel suspended due to sexual harassment investigation

"Following a complaint about an incident of a sexual nature by an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel, a Military Police Investigation was opened," an IDF spokesperson stated.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Women’s military service not extended

Special Knesset committee votes not to extend female service by 4 months.

MARCH 4, 2014ByJEREMY SHARON
Female Border Police officers 370

IDF looks on with concern as 'people's army' model faces challenges

The military recognizes that Israeli society is undergoing natural and rapid changes, but it is keen on preserving the model of a people’s army and is worried that this concept is under threat.

FEBRUARY 11, 2014ByYAAKOV LAPPIN
An IDF soldier monitors the Israel-Lebanon border.

Knesset committee votes to shorten men's army service to 32 months

Opponents argue that bill could cause severe personnel shortages, forces need to extend females' service.

FEBRUARY 10, 2014ByJEREMY SHARON
An IDF soldier monitors the Israel-Lebanon border.