The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has established its first-ever all-female combat platoon for religious soldiers, allowing highly motivated Religious Zionist women to serve their country without compromising their faith. The platoon, which includes a female spiritual advisor and an all-female command structure, has attracted significant interest from religious females who want to fight for their country. The IDF has seen an increase in the number of religious females serving in combat units, with about 44% of graduates from national religious all-girls high schools enlisting in the IDF in 2024. The new combat platoon aims to tap into the untapped potential of highly motivated religious women who want to serve their country.
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