In the Jordan Valley, the IDF's first all-female Jaguar Combat Company trains on a powerful new armored vehicle—forged by the lessons of October 7 and fueled by the fierce determination of women who refuse to quit.
After a year of brutal field exercises, sleepless nights and relentless mental pressure, a groundbreaking class of female soldiers graduated into Yahalom—the IDF's elite combat engineering unit.
Major R. will make history as the first woman to command an Israeli Navy missile boat, highlighting the IDF’s growing gender diversity at its top ranks.
Amid the chaos of Gaza’s frontlines, female IDF soldiers aren’t just breaking barriers—they’re redefining the battlefield with grit, grace, and a mission-first mindset.
With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.
Known as “Captain Ella,” Ella Waweya from Qalansawe had to conceal her service from her family when she joined the military. By Etgar Lefkovits, JNS.org She is a Muslim Arab woman. She’s an iconoclast and a pioneer. An army officer who has received both the President’s Award of Excellence and that of the minister of... Read more »
Lt. Col. R., 37, who started her military service decrypting aerial images, says she’s “excited and proud” to be the first women in a job so important to Israel’s security.
The IDF produced a video for March 8, International Women's Day, celebrating the young women who serve in the Israeli army to help protect the Jewish state.