Today, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz appointed Colonel Rachel Tevet-Wiesel as women’s affairs advisor to the IDF. Upon assuming her new position, Col. Tevet-Wiesel will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. She currently serves as president of the Central and Air Force District Military Tribunal.
Colonel Rachel Tevet-Wiesel, newly appointed IDF women's issues advisor. Photo: Hagi Hershfield, Bamahane.
Founded in 2001, the IDF’s women’s affairs advisor unit promotes empowerment of military women and assists in providing women with equal opportunities in the IDF. The women’s affairs advisor unit impacts various aspects of women’s service in the IDF, including research, instruction and media representation. It is responsible for assisting women in breaking gender barriers.
Outgoing Brigadier General Gila Kalifi-Amir served as women’s affairs advisor for the past two years. She holds the record for the first woman to graduate from the IDF brigade commander course.
“Unlike before, today women can serve for longer than two years with more positions available including such as flight supervisors, technicians and more. As such, an entire field of positions within combat has been opened,” said Brig. Gen. Kalifi-Amir.
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