The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/female-soldiers/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png female soldiers | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/female-soldiers/ 32 32 Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack as Israel widens strikes on terror group https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-as-israel-widens-strikes-on-terror-group/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:09:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832022 Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20, killed while running to shelter in military zone on northern border, two reservists injured; IDF targets terror sites around Tyre after urging civilians to flee further north

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]]> Female IDF soldiers required to wear long pants at Jerusalem Marathon during heat wave https://www.timesofisrael.com/female-idf-soldiers-required-to-wear-long-pants-at-jerusalem-marathon-during-heat-wave/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:08:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805462 Men weren't given same order and wore shorts; incident comes amid renewed criticism of religious coercion in army; IDF claims there was no difference in dress code, promises probe

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]]> Watching the watchers: Exhibit looks into the lives of IDF surveillance troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/watching-the-watchers-exhibit-looks-into-the-lives-of-idf-surveillance-troops/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3741720 In a new installation at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art until April 11, director Talya Lavie records testimonies by female field observers, commemorating work of those killed on Oct. 7

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]]> Female troops are under assault, and not just in Bnei Brak https://www.timesofisrael.com/female-troops-are-under-assault-and-not-just-in-bnei-brak/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:32:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755654 More and more young women, including religious ones, are choosing army service, proving their worth on the battlefield even as conservatives launch a new campaign to push them out

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]]> Saved from the street, an ex-lone soldier works to lend a hand to IDF vets in her shoes https://www.timesofisrael.com/saved-from-the-street-an-ex-lone-soldier-works-to-lend-a-hand-to-idf-vets-in-her-shoes/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:44:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723480 Drawing on her own experience, Moriya Azulay established Lone Front to fill gaps faced by female combat troops lacking a family support system during and after their army service

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]]> Fashion designer Elie Tahari outfits injured IDF servicewomen https://www.timesofisrael.com/fashion-designer-elie-tahari-outfits-injured-idf-servicewomen/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:51:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697044 Brand cofounded by Israeli-American hosts several female Israeli troops at Miami fashion show, including soldier shot 12 times: 'An extension of the definition of warriors'

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]]> October 7 spurs new memorials honoring Israel’s fallen female soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/october-7-spurs-new-memorials-honoring-israels-fallen-female-soldiers/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:59:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651711 From Nahal Oz to Petah Tikva’s 'Daughters of Deborah,' new monuments reflect Israel’s long-overdue recognition of women’s sacrifice in battle

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]]> As more women head to war, IDF uniforms designed for men expose female troops to risks https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-more-women-head-to-war-idf-uniforms-designed-for-men-expose-female-troops-to-risks/ Sat, 31 May 2025 04:11:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3560068 The army's one-uniform-fits-all approach means a fifth of combat soldiers are operating in clothes, vests and other gear unsuited to their physiques, harming safety and effectiveness

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]]> Lacking Haredi manpower, IDF turns to womanpower: 1 in 5 fighters are now female https://www.timesofisrael.com/lacking-haredi-manpower-idf-turns-to-womanpower-1-in-5-fighters-are-now-female/ Wed, 21 May 2025 09:48:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3551035 During recent Knesset committee discussions, IDF representatives revealed that women now make up 20.9% of the combat force. Among them are a growing number of religious women

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]]> Edelstein urges ‘real solution’ as work set to begin on revising Haredi draft bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/edelstein-urges-real-solution-as-work-set-to-begin-on-revising-haredi-draft-bill/ Thu, 08 May 2025 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544693 Failure to pass the controversial legislation could put the continued existence of Netanyahu's government in jeopardy, warn ultra-Orthodox parties

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]]> A new IDF combat platoon lets religious women join the fight while keeping the faith https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-new-idf-combat-platoon-lets-religious-women-join-the-fight-while-keeping-the-faith/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:07:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440934 Spurred by October 7 and bolstered by shifting mores, an all-female force is taking shape within the army, complete with a rabanit to serve the trailblazing troops' spiritual needs

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 9: Day 520 – As Gaza ceasefire reaches day 50, no sign of IDF pullout https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-9-day-520-as-gaza-ceasefire-reaches-day-50-no-sign-of-idf-pullout/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3499028&preview=true&preview_id=3499028 Military reporter Emanuel Fabian updates us on where the IDF is operating within the Strip and IDF strikes on Syria and Lebanon. Plus, for Women's Day, a focus on female officers

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]]> The real ‘moments that define us as a nation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-real-moments-that-define-us-as-a-nation/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:03:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3468571 The four hostages standing proud and strong in Palestine Square, surrounded by Hamas gunmen, was no Israeli 'victory picture,' and we'd better wise up before disaster strikes again

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]]> ‘Their voice’: New forum of slain surveillance soldiers’ families demands Oct. 7 probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/their-voice-new-forum-of-slain-surveillance-soldiers-families-demands-oct-7-probe/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3314951 Group joins calls to form state commission of inquiry, says resignations 'will not absolve' those who failed to prevent massacre of female troops at Nahal Oz base

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]]> Citing rescued hostage, captive soldier’s mom says women were held as slaves https://www.timesofisrael.com/citing-rescued-hostage-captive-soldiers-mom-says-women-were-held-as-slaves/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:06:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3311938 Mothers share accounts of their children's captivity at conference, with one saying girls forced to clean and cook

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