The IDF has also launched a number of new all-female units for women regardless of religious orientation, though gender separation is lax and there is no spiritual or halachic guidance provided ...

According to the Israel Defense Forces, as of 2024, over one in five combat soldiers was female. But women in the army continue to receive gear designed for the male physique, albeit in smaller sizes.

Two female soldiers, K and Y – who serve in this capacity – are among the women making a significant impact on the front lines. In a world where combat roles in the military are still largely ...