Israel women in combat

From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema

Stories of women on the frontline on October 7 are opening a new chapter on female soldiers in Israeli cinema.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Swell Ariel Or, one of the stars of the upcoming movie ‘Tankistas,’ in the 2023 film ‘Kissufim.’
In Israel, even as more women take on combat roles, their uniforms – and their equipment – remain very much designed for men, despite obvious differences in height, weight, and build.

As women join IDF combat units, military kit must be redesigned to fit them - opinion

For most of modern history, military uniforms have been built around the male body, as more women join combat units, it’s time for a redesign.

|ByANDREW FOX
After months of serving in Lebanon and Gaza, combat medic Mika Oz said she began suffering hypervigilance and irritability.

Female IDF soldiers' trauma overlooked despite historic mobilization: 'We need to be seen'

Even though this war saw the largest mobilization of women since Israel’s creation, the emotional impact on female soldiers is disturbingly absent from the narrative.

|ByJEHUDIT WEINBERGER BASHA
'Women on the front.' Lital Leshem and Lee Moser raised $150 million to investment in Israeli defense tech.

A new era for The Jerusalem Report - from the editor

From women in combat to shifts in the haredi world, this issue is all about change – starting with us.

|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

IDF recruits to attend massive TA event Wednesday

The event will provide the opportunity for prospective soldiers to meet their future comrades and see performances by top Israeli musicians.

JULY 2, 2014BySARAH GRUEN
Soldiers site on their vehicle as the sun sets over the Negev.