The Times of Israel8d
A new IDF combat platoon lets religious women join the fight while keeping the faith
About two years ago, when Adva Bucholtz, 19, started weighing her post-high school options, she was less likely than many of her religious peers to allow the fine print of Orthodox strictures to ...
Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move ...
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IDF to launch gender-specific combat unit for religious women
In a groundbreaking move, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is set to establish a gender-specific combat unit exclusively for religious girls. This initiative, developed with the support of the ...
Al-Monitor4y
IDF not in hurry to integrate women in elite combat units
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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How does the Caracal battalion work, the combat unit of the Israeli army where women are in the majority
Women soldiers play an important role in the Israeli army, a fact that is particularly evident among the “Caracal” battalion. It was established in 2004 for the purpose of incorporating women ...
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle on MSN8d
A new IDF combat platoon lets religious women join the fight while keeping the faith
Spurred by Oct. 7 and bolstered by shifting mores, an all-female force is taking shape within the army, complete with a ...