Female soldiers in combat

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.

Soldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.
Three female soldiers, one year after a near-death experience in the Gaza Strip, speaking to Channel 12's 'Uvda,' broadcast May 7, 2026.

'They kept shooting at us while I kept driving': Female soldiers recall near-death Gaza incident

Terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force being held at Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

After being sexually harassed by terrorists, female IDF reservists refuse to serve - report

Female IDF combat soldiers.

High Court says IDF must implement equal opportunity for women in combat roles


Female IDF soldiers barred from entering base on religious grounds - report

The soldiers, some seven officers and reservists, all in uniform, were met by commanders from the ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda battalion who forbade them from entering.

FEMALE IDF field intelligence collection soldiers S, D, and V in the Syrian buffer zone.

WATCH: Female IAF pilots, navigators take part in Iran strikes as Operation Roaring Lion continues

Approximately 30 female aircrew members, including pilots and navigators, are participating in the strikes on Iran, the military announced.

A female Israel Air Force crew member prepares for airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion, published on March 2, 2026.

IDF appoints first-ever female naval missile boat commander to lead naval combat ops.

In recent years, the IDF has begun increasing the number of female sailors and officers, with this case being the most prominent example of a new female representative.

The IDF appointed the first-ever female missile boat commander, Lt.-Cmdr. "R."

Israel's debate over women in combat was settled on the Gaza and Lebanon battlefields - opinion

The debate over whether women can serve in combat has been settled on the battlefield through two years of war.

Over the past two years, women have served on the frontlines in Gaza and Lebanon, performing under fire alongside their male comrades.

New IDF record: Over 5,000 women recruited for combat roles last year

Female combat soldiers currently serve in a variety of combat units, not just in support roles but at the core of operational defense.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

'You are our victory': Holocaust survivor tells her story to female Israeli soldiers

"I admire every soldier. Despite the pain, I must keep telling my story - so you know why we are here today. You are our true victory," said Sarah Weinstein.

96-year-old Holocaust survivor, Sarah Weinstein, met two female IDF soldiers from the Home Front Command's Rescue and Evacuation Brigade

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.

Religious women break barriers in new IDF combat soldier unit

The unit will be drafted next Tuesday in the Combat Intelligence Corps, and soldiers will have spiritual and halachic guidance throughout their service.

 A female IDF soldier stands in front of a tank.

Historic first: Female Israeli combat soldiers conduct Lebanon operations

Since the onset of the war, the combat intelligence team, consisting of female soldiers, had been stationed near the Syrian border and in the Mount Dov region.

 Female combat soldiers from combat intelligence operate in southern Lebanon, November 18, 2024.

Shooting like a girl: Meet the IDF's exceptional female combat soldiers

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 roles.

 FEMALE COMBAT SOLDIERS with huge packs walk up a dune in Gaza.