Naama Rosen Grimberg is replacing Brigadier General Alaa Abu-Rochen, a member of Israel’s Druze community who served in that position for the past three years.

'I’m more than proud to be serving in a corps whose values are based on equality of opportunity,' says Inspector Maayan Sadeh, one of seven women who graduated the tough training course.

'The Israeli flag gives me a feeling of excitement, belonging and love,' enthuses Muslim IDF Captain Ella Waweya.

This all-female IDF intelligence unit monitors the border with Lebanon and provides information that can save lives.