In historic first, female combat soldiers deployed in LebanonTheir roles included intelligence gathering, identifying terrorist threats, and directing fire for ground and air forces. November 18, 2024
Hostage father confronts ‘terror-supporting’ protesters'All that I care about is that they return the hostages and bring my daughter home,' said Eli Albag. May 29, 2024
WATCH: Former PM Bennett praises female IDF soldiers for their heroism on Oct. 7thNaftali Bennett first admitted his reluctance to allow female soldiers in intense combat units but backtracked when he saw the bravery exhibited by these female soldiers. May 28, 2024
Women’s enlistment numbers surge after Oct. 7thGirls enlisted en masse to the light infantry battalions the Border Police, and the Artillery Corps. April 12, 2024
WATCH: Meet the all-female K9 unit battling in GazaThis K9 unit underwent special training, including explosive and hostage recovery—a crucial necessity in Gaza. January 31, 2024
WATCH: IDF opens up its top units to female soldiersIDF's elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit and Israel Air Force fighter pilot training program to be opened up to female service members. September 25, 2023
‘I’m very proud to serve,’ says Israel’s first ultra-Orthodox female Border Police fighter'I’m very proud to serve in the Border Police, and I recommend that other ultra-Orthodox women enlist,' Sgt. Maj. Avishag Shiran Malka said. August 15, 2023
Israeli policewoman ‘forgotten’ in Arab town wanders streets as Palestinians laugh, film herOfficials initially claimed the video of a female officer seemingly left behind in Arab enclave was misinterpreted. January 4, 2023
IDF opens additional combat positions to women but will any qualify?Women will be subject to height, weight, and strength requirements that will likely prove impossible for them to meet, save for a tiny fraction of the population. June 8, 2022
IDF colonel: ‘Without computing, software and data, accurate combat isn’t possible’'Even a tank today is attached to so many smart components that without data or edge abilities, it can’t function,' she said. March 29, 2022
‘Activism, sensitivity’: Life of fallen female soldier showcased in new exhibition'Throughout the work on the exhibition, we discovered how much, even during her short life, she managed to touch so many people.' January 12, 2022
IDF to create combat unit for religious women, despite rabbinical objectionsIDF gearing up to create female-only combat units to accommodate religious Jewish women; leading Religious Zionist rabbi opposed to women in combat roles. January 3, 2022
In first, female officer appointed Military Secretary to the PresidentHer role entails maintaining the president’s ties with the security establishment, briefing him on security matters and handling his meetings on security-related matters. December 21, 2021
Saving his own skin? Female IDF soldiers were ‘pimped’ to jailed terrorists, claims wardenBen Sheetreet, perhaps the least competent warden in the history of the country, took no responsibility for the escape of six terrorists under his watch and instead claimed female guards were pimped before his time. November 24, 2021
The people’s army? 47 percent of Israelis want IDF to go professionalIsraeli attitudes around shouldering the burden for national security appear to be changing. November 23, 2021
WATCH: Female IDF soldiers facing ongoing oppositionRecent changes to the IDF in the name of gender equality – most recently, its first all-female tank crew, including a female commander, stationed on the Egyptian border – faces heavy opposition. July 7, 2021
WATCH: Remembering Israel’s first female navigator – ‘Everything a man can do a woman can do better’Batya Orni passed away on Sunday, May 3rd at the age of 86. May 5, 2020
IDF Chief of Staff: Women will serve in tanksStarting in November 2020, women will train for combat roles on tanks, serve on Egyptian border. March 25, 2020
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – January 1, 2020Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020
WATCH: 18-year-old women head to Israel Defense ForcesNew female recruits head to boot camp and years of service in the IDF, i24NEWS reports. December 1, 2019
WATCH: Feminists Claim Discrimination in Israeli Armored Corps.Feminist groups in Israel sent a letter of protest to the IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi after Israel's military cancelled plans to permit female soldiers into the Armored Corps. July 10, 2019
IDF says no to women tank crews, despite successful pilotThe IDF has decided against allowing women into combat positions in the Armored Corps. April 14, 2019
Female IDF soldier, 19, killed in Jordan Valley road accidentA native of Tel Aviv, Lynn Levkov, 19, was a combat soldier in the Lavi Valley Brigade. February 6, 2019
WATCH: First 6 women set to serve on IDF battleshipThe IDF soldiers will serve on the Sa'ar 6 and represent the first women to serve as naval fighters on an Israeli missile ship. November 28, 2018
Fleeing female IDF soldiers spark criticism of ‘mixed units’Five female IDF soldiers fled before Palestinians despite being well-armed. November 19, 2018
WATCH: IDF utilizes women’s skills in female-only combat unitsSome IDF combat units that were comprised of men only are now boasting a majority of women, part of a larger process occurring throughout the Israeli military. July 19, 2018
WATCH: Israeli Air Force appoints first female commanderA mother of two became the first female to be promoted to Squadron Commander in the IAF. January 18, 2018
WATCH: Newest female Israeli Air Force pilot gets surprise visitLior was the only woman to finish the IAF's 175th pilot course last week. In honor of her accomplishment, the IAF invited a surprise visitor. December 25, 2017
Female IDF soldier collapses, dies on basePvt. Lotam Cordover, serving at a Military Intelligence base, collapsed and died. March 29, 2017
