Women in the IDF World Israel News JUN 27, 2024
All-female IDF combat unit established for religious women
Many of these women have said that the events of October 7th inspired them to enroll in combat units.
The IDF announced a new combat unit designed for religious women soldiers.
In the aftermath of the decision to require the conscription of ultra-orthodox Israeli citizens, many women, including religious women, are expressing interest in joining combat units.
Of 3,500 women enlisting in the IDF, around 10%, 350, are enlisting in combat units, 20 have learned in religious seminaries.
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