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Arab, female and an IDF commander

Mona Lisa Abdo is Arab, Christian, Israeli and a brave defender of all citizens of the Jewish State. She wasn’t required to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces, but her determination to protect Israel motivated her to volunteer. She has … Continue reading

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First woman air defense commander

The Israeli Air Force has appointed Lt. Col. Revital Barzani to head its 66th Ram Battalion, which operates David’s Sling system against medium-to-long-range rockets and missiles. Barzani, a mother of three, is the first female officer to command a battalion … Continue reading

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First female head of Intelligence

In another first for Israeli women, deputy commander of the IDF’s 9900th Unit, Lt. Col. R., has been appointed head of the Military Intelligence unit monitoring Iran, becoming the first woman to hold the position. https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/01/03/in-first-female-officer-to-head-intelligence-efforts-against-iran/

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First female IAF Bureau Chief

In a first, a female officer will serve as bureau chief to the Israel Air Force. Maj. N., currently deputy commander of the 119th Air Force Squadron, will be the first female officer to serve in the role, for which … Continue reading

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IDF Squad commander was 8 months pregnant

During her company commander course, Yarden got married and fell pregnant six months later. She didn’t want to quit and became the first female combat commander in the Home Front Command. She even went on a march whilst 7 months … Continue reading

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First woman to head elite Navy defense unit

Captain Ophir Huri is the first-ever female commander of the Israeli navy’s Northern Snapir unit. The unit, of which 40% are women, is responsible for securing Israeli civilian and military ports and protecting them from threats on land, sea. underwater … Continue reading

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Our best shot

Lieutenant Noy made history as the first female commander of an IDF sniper platoon. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4089028,00.html

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Captain Cohen gets her ship

The Israeli Navy has selected Captain Or Cohen to become the first woman appointed as an IDF Navy ship’s commander. Cohen will be first appointed as deputy commander of a navy vessel, and following that will go on to take … Continue reading

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Arab woman commands IDF combat unit

20-year-old Christian Arab Mona Abdo has just made history by graduating from the Israeli Defence Forces’ Commanders training course. She will become a commander in the Caracal combat unit, which has both male and female, Arab and Jewish soldiers serving … Continue reading

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