Israel’s citizens live their daily lives much like citizens of other countries around the world, but a major difference is that Israelis live under the constant threat of rocket fire. Not even on the holiest day of the Jewish year
Women of the IDF
Video: Lock and Load – An Inside Look at an IDF Weapons Instructor
It’s a well known fact that the IDF trains some of the best soldiers in the world, but at the source of every good soldier lies an exceptional instructor – and that’s where Cpl. Daniella Stepanoe steps in. Originally born
IDF General Staff Meeting Sets the Record Straight on Gender Equality
Earlier today, members of the IDF General Staff, led by the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, discussed the main conclusions and recommendations that were determined by the team led by Head of the Personnel Directorate, Major
Mixed Female, Male Battalion Holds First Joint Drill
For the first time, female and male infantry soldiers from the Caracal Battalion participated in a joint drill. The Caracal Battalion was created to accommodate women seeking to join a combat unit and fight alongside men. In 2004, the unit
The Field Intelligence Unit You’ve Never Heard of
Female combat soldiers of the field intelligence company “Nachshol” are stationed along the southern Israeli border. Due to the increased tension in the area, a unique exercise was conducted in the beginning of November, practicing clashes with terrorists, storming at
Keepers of the Dead Sea
Every day, IDF soldiers rigorously scout the Dead Sea area, defending Israel’s border with Jordan from weapon smuggling. While acting as a frontier and an international health resort, the Dead Sea is a unique site, and ensuring its security poses
Meet the New Female Combat Officers of the IDF
Yesterday, October 26, 2011, a Ground Forces officer’ course graduation ceremony was held at the officer training base in Mitzpe Ramon. 386 cadets finished the course, including 27 female combat officers Here is the story of a few of the
IDF Chief of Staff Appoints New Advisor on Women’s Issues
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
Israeli Army Celebrates First-Ever Female Major General
Today, the IDF is proud to welcome its first-ever female Major General Orna Barbivai, who was promoted as commander of the Manpower Directorate. Her rank is the IDF’s second-highest, directly reporting to Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, IDF chief of staff.
Women in the IDF
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4kjNIL8prM] In celebration of International Women’s Day, and in honor of the contribution women make to the IDF, the following is a small portion of the interesting and noteworthy roles women hold throughout their service. Women have served in the
