Women In Combat

Mor Lidani and Gali Nishri, who led the legal battle for women's integration into elite IDF combat units, reflect on the new opportunities available to female recruits. They emphasize that while challenges remain, the normalization of women in combat roles is a significant achievement.

Major A. leads daring operations in Gaza and Lebanon, despite not having planned to stay in the military upon enlistment. After commanding recruits, she realized this was her place. An interview with Major A., the first woman in the role in the elite unit: "Sometimes I found myself sitting in a discussion as the only woman. I focused on what I know how to bring to the table."