Gender equality in israel

The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society - opinion

The deeper challenge lies in the clash between equality at any price and adherence to Jewish law.

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.
Women in Tech® Israel held its first  international conference with representatives from 13 other countries last year, which included female tech leaders from Afghanistan and Kosovo.

Israel leads in tech innovation, not in gender inclusion - opinion

Ella Katz Schonfeld.

Equality is designed, and so is inequality - opinion

First Lady Michal Herzog, the cover story of this issue, greets schoolchildren during an official visit to Australia.

Two years after October 7, Israeli women still battle for equality - from the editor


Shuli Rand's marriage of additional wife highlights inequality - women's orgs

"Women refused a get (Jewish divorce document) don't have a magical permit that allows for a second marriage if the husband refuses to let go."

SHULI RAND: It is my life story

By 2121, WIZO hopes gender disparity is no longer an issue

“If we do our job correctly, [by 2121], it should not be an issue anymore - not race, not religion, not gender,” said World WIZO CEO Anita Friedman.

 Anita Friedman, CEO, World WIZO

MKs hold discussion on Kan sexual harassment allegations

Accusations were made against Israel's public broadcaster that instances of humiliation, insults and sexual harassment were not properly addressed.

MK Aida Touma-Sliman (Joint List)

Gov't approves new Michaeli-led gender equality cabinet

The cabinet's first order of business will be the implementation of a program to combat domestic violence.

Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli.

High Court rules gender separate higher ed. courses legal

Court says however that women must be allowed to teach any class, male or female

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youths study religious texts at a synagogue in Jerusalem April 7, 2011.

Action taken against J'lem Municipality for vandalization of woman's photo

The petition was filed in response to the repeated vandalism of a photo of Holocaust survivor Peggy Parnes, which is displayed in Safra Square, home to Jerusalem's municipal offices.

Photographs of Peggy Parnes before and after being vandalized.

Israel ranks 30th in gender equality among 100 countries - study

Norway came first, followed by Finland, Iceland, the UK and then Germany. The United States was 48th, and Pakistan was last.

Israeli protesters chant slogans as they march in the SlutWalk in central Jerusalem, on June 18, 2021.

First all-female tank crew to be stationed on Egyptian border

Making history, Israel's first all-female tank crew is set to be stationed on the Egyptian border, with a female commander.

Female soldiers of the Bardales Battalion preparing for urban warfare training, near Nitzanim in the Arava area of Southern Israel.

Angry Miki Zohar tells fellow MK Idit Silman: 'Answer me like a good girl'

Insult comes as part of opposition-led offensive against the new coalition leader'

Idit Silman, head of the Arrangements Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, on June 28, 2021.

Noam Party leader calls for closure of IDF Gender Affairs Department

In a letter to the IDF chief, MK Avi Maoz demanded that the Gender Affairs Adviser to the Chief of Staff unit be closed immediately, saying that it weakens Israel.

A female IDF soldier shaking out a blanket during a week-long survival course for women in the infantry at an undisclosed location in Israel