Women of the IDF

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The State of Israel is the only country in the world that requires women to serve in the armed forces. This obligation supports the IDF as the nation’s army and instills a profound sense that the entire society contributes to the security of the country.

92% of positions in the IDF are available for female soldiers. Today women make up 33% of the IDF, and eight times as many women are serving as military reserves. Female officers with the rank of Colonel has grown by 100% since 1999 and with the rank of Lt. Col. grew by 70% in the past decade.

Reference

• “Chen”—The Women’s Corps
• Women in Combat Units
• Woman & Special Forces

News and Video

• Female Infantry Weapons Instructors [Video]
• First Female Appointed as Major General (5/26/11)
• Three Female Pilots Join Air Force (12/28/05)
• Air Force Graduates First Female Fighter Pilot (6/29/01)
• Female Combat Hummer Operators [Video]
• Female Paratrooper Instructors [Video]
• IDF Honors Women's Service [Video]

 

 

Photos courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson