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Video: Lock and Load – An Inside Look at an IDF Weapons Instructor

Posted on Jan 24, 2012

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

Posted on Jan 03, 2012

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

Posted on Dec 20, 2011

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

Posted on Nov 16, 2011

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

Posted on Nov 14, 2011

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

Posted on Oct 27, 2011

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

Posted on Aug 08, 2011

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

Posted on Jun 23, 2011

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

Posted on Mar 07, 2011

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 IDF

Statistics: Women’s Service in the IDF for 2010, 25 Aug 2010

Posted on Aug 25, 2010

The IDF is the only army in which women are drafted as part of their country’s  mandatory military service requirement, and as such it has the highest proportion of enlisted female conscripts in its forces.  Women comprise 34% of all IDF

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