Female israeli soldiers

In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations

MILITARY AFFAIRS: With Iran actions spiking, pressure from US to withdraw and reduce activities, the ‘Post’ visits female field intel soldiers who say they're operating in Syria to keep Israel safe.

OCTOBER 23, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

BATTALION 595 intelligence collection soldiers ‘N.’ (left) and ‘R.’ during field operations. The two talked to the ‘Post’ of the challenges of clandestine surveillance missions in Syria, where remaining undetected and maintaining close coordination can be critical to their safety.

How a playwright transformed a sister’s loss into art for children

By translating her family’s private pain into a universal fable, Yuval Naim hopes to give children the tools to understand their own emotional worlds.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByILANA STUTLAND

The IDF appointed the first-ever female missile boat commander, Lt.-Cmdr. "R."

Israel Navy's first female corvette commander expected to earn further promotions - exclusive

Lieutenant-Commander "R" broke the glass ceiling in February when she became the first female missile boat chief, but is expected to break more in the future after excelling in the role.

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

“Olim (immigrant) soldiers who come from abroad to Israel do it purely out of a sense of Zionism and because they really want to take part in helping Israel and helping the IDF.”

JULY 8, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

IDF halts training for female combat drivers

The decision is controversial as the High Court of Justice has pressed the military to open more, not fewer, tracks for women in combat.

MAY 29, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

'You are our victory': Holocaust survivor tells her story to female Israeli soldiers

"I admire every soldier. Despite the pain, I must keep telling my story - so you know why we are here today. You are our true victory," said Sarah Weinstein.

APRIL 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

96-year-old Holocaust survivor, Sarah Weinstein, met two female IDF soldiers from the Home Front Command's Rescue and Evacuation Brigade

Jewish cartoon designer drew inspiration for 'Kim Possible' from female IDF soldiers

Silver, known for creating characters for various animated shows and movies, says that his first visit to Israel influenced his design of Kim Possible.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF